Bacon may seem like a delicious indulgence, but there are several reasons to reconsider consuming it. The pig industry involves cruelty and mistreatment of animals, with pigs being intelligent, social creatures that are subjected to confinement in farrowing crates and painful procedures like tail docking and castration without anesthesia. The CO2 gas stunning method used for killing pigs has also been shown to cause distress.

Additionally, piglets are separated from their mothers early on, causing stress and trauma. By supporting the bacon industry, individuals are contributing to the exploitation and suffering of animals. With so many delicious vegan alternatives available, there is no ethical justification for continuing to support an industry that treats animals as mere products to be exploited and discarded.