Dachshund with Cancer Gets 3D-Printed Dog Skull

The procedure is thought to be the first of its kind in North America
Patches after the operation to replace part of her skull with a titanium implant. (Canadian Press)
(University of Guelph)
(University of Guelph)

A 9-year old Dachshund became the beneficiary of a miracle in modern veterinary medicine when she received a custom made titanium skull courtesy of 3D printing technology. Patches had a bump on her head for years, prompting her guardians to call her their little unicorn. When that lump began to grow aggressively, it went from a charming feature to a life-threatening medical condition. In order to take out the cancer, about 70 percent of her skull had to be removed.

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