Lala, usually full of energy and playful spark, had been unusually quiet all morning. She kept blinking, pawing gently at her eye, and avoiding bright light. Mom Lan Anh noticed right away—something wasn’t right.
Worried, Mom knelt beside her. “Lala, what’s wrong, sweetie?” she whispered, gently lifting Lala’s chin. Her eyes were watery, slightly red, and filled with discomfort. Mom didn’t wait a second longer.
She wrapped Lala gently in her favorite blanket, held her close, and rushed to the animal hospital.
Inside the hospital, Lala stayed quiet in Mom’s arms, eyes blinking slowly, clearly in pain but comforted by Mom’s warmth. Mom stroked her gently, whispering reassurances. “We’ll get help, my brave girl. You’re not alone.”
After a short wait, the doctor examined Lala carefully. “It looks like a serious eye infection,” he said, “but the good news is, you brought her in just in time. She’ll recover well with proper care.”
Mom nodded quickly, her heart heavy but grateful. She listened carefully to the instructions: special eye drops, medication, and lots of rest.
Back home, Mom turned the living room into a cozy healing corner just for Lala—soft pillows, quiet space, and dim lighting. She applied the medicine gently, speaking softly, “Just a little sting, then it’ll feel better. Mommy’s here.”
Lala, though a bit scared, stayed still and trusted every touch.
For the next few days, Mom never left her side—checking her eyes, cleaning gently, and comforting her through every moment. Slowly, Lala began to blink more easily, her sparkle returning.
It was a tough experience, but through it all, one thing stayed strong: the love between Lala and Mom. A love that comforts, heals, and never gives up.
