NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A southwest Florida man was arrested Friday for claiming to be a veterinarian and performing surgery on a pregnant dog who died of complications from the procedure, authorities said. The man was a licensed pet groomer but not a licensed veterinarian, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post. Sugar the chihuahua in a photo released by the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Collier County Sheriff's OfficeAdvertisementThe 61-year-old Collier County man was charged with animal abuse and practicing veterinary medicine without a license. He removed a stillborn puppy and charged $600, according to the sheriff’s office.

Source: Huffington Post August 12, 2023 17:26 UTC