COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A man remains in custody in Collier County, Florida after authorities state he carried out surgical treatment on a dog that later on passed away and did not have a veterinary license.
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In a press release, Collier County Sheriff’s Office said they detained Osvaldo Sanchez, 61, and he has actually been charged with animal abuse in addition to practicing veterinary medication without a license following an examination with its Animal Cruelty Investigations Alliance.
Detectives were called after a 6-year-old, six-pound Chihuahua called Sugar passed away after a surgical treatment was carried out by Sanchez on May 18, the sheriff’s office said. The surgical treatment occurred after her owners called Sanchez due to the fact that the dog appeared to be having a difficult time bring to life her puppies. He was presented to the couple formerly as a vet.
Sanchez apparently visited the couple’s house and carried out a surgical treatment on the dog, according to The Associated Press. The surgical treatment was a cesarean area and it was carried out in a transformed ambulance.
The sheriff’s office said he got rid of a stillborn puppy throughout the dog’s surgical treatment and charged the couple $600.
Days later May 25, the dog was required to a 24-hour emergency situation animal medical facility for an ultrasound, the sheriff’s office said. It was found out that her cut was closed with a string or some sort of thread which is not a basic product and had actually potentially added to an infection. The dog returned to the center the very same day and later on passed away.
“A doctor at the emergency pet hospital told detectives a C-Section is not an uncommon surgery on pregnant dogs and that had a qualified veterinarian performed the procedure on Sugar she likely would have survived,” the sheriff’s office said.
It was later on found out that Sanchez is a certified animal groomer, not a certified vet, the constable’s workplace said, according to the AP.
“Pets’ lives are at risk if unlicensed individuals perform surgery, prescribe medication and claim to provide needed care,” Sheriff Rambosk said in the news release. “Such individuals who believe they can operate outside the law will be arrested and held accountable – our dedicated detectives will see to it.”
