Dog’s prosthetic paw a breakthrough, say scientists

A BELGIAN SHEPHERD has become the world’s first pet to be fitted with a prosthetic paw where skin has grown into metal.

The dog called Storm had part of his paw amputated after being diagnosed with foot cancer.

It’s believed the operation could provide hope for many human amputees as medical doctors have been trying to make skin and bone grow onto metal for years.

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