Animal Suffering: The Case of a Mosquito
Question
Is there a difference in causing suffering to a mosquito or a dog?
Answer
There is a prohibition against causing suffering to any creature, including a mosquito or vermin such as cockroaches. However, there is no prohibition against killing an animal if a person will benefit by doing so, or if the animal is causing harm to a person.
Source
Noda B'Yehuda (Vol. I, Yoreh De'ah, Section 83).
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