On a warm afternoon, a tiny gray kitten named Miko couldn’t sit still. Usually playful and full of energy, today he seemed uncomfortable, scratching behind his ears, nibbling at his paws, and rolling around on the floor in frustration. Something was clearly wrong.
Miko’s mom noticed right away. She gently picked him up and examined his soft fur. As she parted the tiny strands of gray hair, she sighed softly. “Oh, Miko… you have fleas.” The kitten meowed as if he understood, looking up at her with pleading eyes. He didn’t like the constant itching at all.
Miko tried everything to stop the irritation. He rubbed himself against the couch, rolled on the carpet, and even tried to hide under a blanket. But nothing helped. The fleas kept bothering him, making him more restless by the minute. Finally, he walked up to his mom and gave a soft, helpless meow, as if asking for help.
His mom smiled gently. “I think someone needs a bath,” she said.
At first, Miko looked unsure. He had never really liked water before. But the itching was worse than his fear. Slowly, he allowed his mom to carry him to the bathroom. She filled a small tub with warm water and carefully placed him inside.
To her surprise, Miko didn’t struggle much. He seemed to understand that this would help him. With gentle hands, his mom used a special soap to clean his fur, washing away the fleas and soothing his itchy skin. Miko stayed still, occasionally letting out a soft meow, but mostly relaxing as the discomfort began to fade.
After the bath, his mom wrapped him in a warm towel and dried him off. Miko’s fur was fluffy again, and most importantly, he looked relieved. No more scratching, no more discomfort.
He curled up beside his mom, purring softly, finally at peace. From that day on, Miko learned that sometimes, even things he didn’t like—like baths—could make him feel so much better in the end.
