A 9-year-old dog has a new skull and a cancer-free life because of 3D printing. Patches, the cancer-stricken dachshund, is feeling better thanks to researchers at a Canadian university.

Dog with 3D-printed skull gives researchers hope for helping human patients By Don Dahler October 4, 2018 / 7:10 PM EDT / CBS News ALLENWOOD, Pa. — Every dog owner thinks their pup is special.

A 9-year-old dog has a new skull and a cancer-free life because of 3D printing. Patches, the cancer-stricken dachshund, is feeling better thanks to researchers at a Canadian university.