My coworker Scott brought his 5 month old baby duck Mushu by work the other day. Here’s me (I always look hung over even when I’m not drinking) trying to pet Mushu. He did NOT like it, so I didn’t bother him too much because you see… Mushu can’t walk.
His flippers are all curled up and he can’t waddle at all. So Scott’s wife tried treating him with antibiotics, thinking it was an infection. After a few days with no improvement, they took Mushu to the Duck Vet and it was found that Mushu needed some kind of ligament release surgery. Flipper surgery.
Most people would put down a duck rather than pay $300 for the surgery, although I think $300 for surgery is pretty cheap.
His surgery was Thursday and Scott said it was a success. Go Mushu!
I think Mushu should be an inspiration to us all. You’ve taught me so many things, little baby duck. Including, how to spell Mushu.
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I agree, $300 is really inexpensive for surgery. Glad he’s doing well!
We’ve paid a lot more than $300 for veterinarians!
At first I was like, “Why is a duck named after a pork dish?” So then I looked it up and saw that Mushu is the name of the dragon from Mulan. Now I’m just confused …
@Jim: Scott’s daughter named the duck. She liked the movie I guess.