It was a routine morning—Dad gently scooped up little Poki and placed her in the carrier for her follow-up check-up at the vet. Poki had been sick a few weeks earlier, and while she had shown signs of improvement, Dad wanted to be sure she was truly on the mend. She chirped softly during the ride, unaware that today’s visit would hold an unexpected surprise.
At the clinic, Poki sat quietly on the exam table, her big eyes scanning the room. She had always been a brave little one, and today was no different. The vet gave her a gentle exam—checking her weight, temperature, breathing, and overall behavior. Dad watched closely, hopeful for a clean bill of health.
But then, the vet paused.
“Hmm… I’d like to run a quick ultrasound to check something,” she said calmly. Dad’s heart skipped a beat. Was something wrong?
After a few minutes, the vet returned with a look of both surprise and concern. “Poki’s condition is more delicate than we expected,” she said gently. “There’s some inflammation near her liver, and we need to take this seriously. She’s going to need close monitoring, a strict diet, and no stress for a while.”
Dad was startled. He hadn’t expected anything major—maybe a change in medication or a follow-up visit. But now he was being told that Poki’s health needed round-the-clock attention and careful management. The idea of her being more fragile than she let on broke his heart.
He nodded, holding back his emotions while listening carefully to the vet’s instructions. As soon as they got home, he rearranged her space to make it more peaceful, bought the recommended food, and canceled any plans that would take him away for too long.
Poki may be small, but to Dad, she’s everything. And no matter how surprised or scared he felt, he was ready to give her all the care she needed—because love doesn’t hesitate when it’s needed most.
