Lala had been feeling off all morning. She kept scratching behind her ears, wiggling on the floor, and licking her paws more than usual. Something wasn’t right—and she was clearly uncomfortable.
Mom Lan Anh noticed right away. “What’s wrong, sweetie?” she asked gently, kneeling beside Lala.
Lala let out a soft whimper and rubbed her head against Mom’s arm, as if to say, Please help me!
Mom carefully checked her skin and fur. A bit of irritation. Maybe something from the garden. Maybe even leftover dust from yesterday’s walk. Whatever it was, Lala needed relief—and fast.
“Alright, princess,” Mom whispered with a smile, “time for a soothing spa day.”
She filled a warm bath and added a few drops of calming, pet-safe herbal wash—made from oatmeal, chamomile, and aloe. Lala stepped in slowly, and the moment the water touched her skin, she let out a long sigh of relief.
Mom bathed her gently, using her fingertips to massage Lala’s back, legs, and belly. The itchiness began to fade, replaced with comfort and calm. Lala closed her eyes, fully trusting Mom’s loving touch.
After the bath, Mom wrapped her in a soft towel, then applied a special healing lotion to protect her skin. Lala lay quietly in her lap, completely at ease, tail gently wagging.
“You’re all better now,” Mom whispered. “No more itchy days.”
That night, Lala curled up in her cozy bed, clean, calm, and full of love.
Because when her body needed care, her heart already knew where to turn—Mom’s hands, full of tenderness, always made everything better.
