According to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff.
Harris County Pct. 1 said animal cruelty investigators rescued three malnourished, shivering dogs and found another pup dead on Sunday.
Authorities said the former lieutenant visited Domingo Quintana, the man whose kids and wife were in the center of a near-drowning case, while he was in jail for a separate case.
The Houston SPCA says a man has been arrested after they say he was seen on video hitting and throwing a 9-month-old puppy.
The organization said dozens of animals were rescued from deplorable conditions in two unrelated animal cruelty cases less than 24 hours apart.
Deputies said the dogs were found malnourished, some appeared to have mange, and three dead dogs were found on the property. It's unclear if any charges will be filed.