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Whitey Herzog testifies before a House committee.

Cardinals baseball great Whitey Herzog was at the state Capitol testifying on behalf of man's best friend. Almitra Smith has more from Jefferson City.

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Whitey Herzog testified in favor of a bill that would allow physical therapists to treat dogs.

Right now they can, but there must be a vet on site.

Herzog says that doesn't make sense.

Herzog says he testified to support his friend Gene Gieselmann. Gieselmann founded an animal rehabilitation facility, which closed as a result of the current rule.

A house committee is considering the bill.

From the state Capitol, I'm Almitra Smith.

Date:03/09/04

By: Almitra Smith

State Capital Bureau

Cardinals baseball great Whitey Herzog was at the state Capitol pitching a cause for dogs. Almitra Smith in Jefferson City explains.

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Whitey Herzog says dogs should be treated equal to humans when it comes to physical therapy. He testified at a House committee hearing considering a bill that would allow physical therapist to treat dogs.

Right now they do, but only with a veterinarian present.

Herzog says that doesn't make any sense.

Not everyone agrees with Whitey. Before the committee, one veterinarian said a vet needs to be present to be responsible for the animals and protect the public.

From the state Capitol, I'm Almitra SmithDate:03/09/04

By: Almitra Smith

State Capital Bureau

Cardinals legend Whitey Herzog is gone to the dogs. Almitra Smith in Jefferson City explains.

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Whitey Herzog testified in favor of a bill that would allow physical therapists to treat dogs without a vet present.

Whitey says if humans don't need a doctor present while a physical therapist works, why should dogs.

A veterinarian spoke against the bill.

She says physical therapists may not always be properly trained at working with dogs.

From the state Capitol, I'm Almitra Smith.