In a recent undercover investigation, PETA Asia revealed the conditions endured by frogs in Vietnam’s frog meat industry. From crowded sacks to ineffective and agonising “ice baths,” these animals suffer immensely before being cruelly slaughtered. PETA Asia investigators documented shocking acts of brutality at multiple facilities, where frogs were mutilated and skinned alive.
A Grim Reality for Frogs in Vietnam
At these facilities, frogs are first stuffed into overcrowded sacks, barely able to move. Workers then plunge the animals into cold baths intended to “numb” them before the next brutal step. However, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) explicitly states that ice baths do not sufficiently alleviate pain. Investigators found that the frogs remained fully conscious and in visible agony as workers began their gruesome work.
A Harrowing Sight: Skinned Alive
The suffering escalates as workers strike the frogs with scissors, cut their backs, and begin to remove their skin. These poor animals often vocalise and continue moving even after being skinned. One investigator recounted the unforgettable sight of a skinless frog, still alive and struggling, leaping toward them – a haunting reminder of the suffering in this cruel industry.
After being skinned alive, frogs are tossed onto piles of other mutilated frogs, where investigators documented that the bodies of skinless frogs continued to move for up to 15 minutes. This horrific cruelty was documented repeatedly across multiple locations. These are not isolated incidents but widespread industry practices.
How You Can Help
Please, never buy or consume frog legs. If you see any restaurants serving them, anywhere in the world, use PETA’s template letter to ask that they remove them from their menu.
PETA Asia has taken a stand against this cruelty by filing a complaint with the relevant authorities, but we need your help. As consumers, you can help end this suffering – this nightmare will continue as long as there’s demand for frogs’ legs. But you have the power to make a difference. By choosing to go vegan, you can take a stand against cruelty. Will you join us in creating a kinder world for all animals?
