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Celebrities Are Now Cloning Their Pets, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks
- Celebrities reportedly cloning their pets raises questions about health, welfare, and ethics.
- Cloning uses somatic cell nuclear transfer and has a low ~16 percent success rate.
- Clones may not share a pet’s personality despite genetic sameness.
- Cloning can be expensive, often exceeding US$50,000.
- Health risks observed in clones pose ongoing welfare questions.
- In the UK, pet cloning is not commercially permitted but can be pursued via overseas labs.
- Ethical and welfare concerns extend to donor and surrogate animals.
- Cloning could support conservation, but is not justified for pets.
- Owners face the choice between spending on clones or helping shelters in need.
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