Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.

An animal chiropractor who treated Gene Hackman's dogs is speaking out about the mysterious deaths of the Hollywood legend and his wife. Dr. Sherry Gaber gave Hackman's dogs regular chiropractic adjustments for 18 years.

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy, 64, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26. Police also had said their German Shepherd was found 15 to 20 feet away from Betsy, while two other dogs were found alive.