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Tiny Dog's Rare Medical Condition Leads To Adorable Invention
- Niblett, a 2-pound Chihuahua, was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and needed protection for his skull.
- A 3D-printed helmet was designed after measurements and scans of Niblett’s skull.
- Researchers developed multiple helmet designs, culminating in a football helmet–like cap for Niblett.
- The helmet was fitted to Niblett, who has shown improvement while under care at HES.
- HES plans to help more animals, with donors encouraged to support the program.
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