When the time came to apply the healing cream, the little monkey reacted exactly the way a frightened, stressed baby would—by trying to bite and run. To him, the cream wasn’t medicine. It wasn’t comfort. It was simply something unknown touching his already sensitive skin, and that fear made him panic. His tiny teeth flashed, not out of aggression but out of pure confusion, and every part of his body tried to squirm away from the unfamiliar sensation.
At the first touch of the cream, he stiffened instantly. His little hands gripped whatever he could reach, his eyes wide and darting toward the exit as if searching for a way out. For a baby animal who has likely experienced pain, hunger, and instability, even gentle treatment can feel overwhelming. Running is his instinct. Protecting himself is his instinct. And biting is the only language of protest he knows.
But even through his fear, the caregiver’s patience made a difference. Instead of forcing him down or rushing the process, the caregiver worked slowly—speaking softly, showing him the jar, letting him sniff the cream, and calming him each time he tensed. With every gentle touch, the little monkey learned that the cream was not another source of pain but something meant to soothe him.
He still tried to escape, of course. His small body twisted from side to side as if believing he could wiggle away from the treatment. His feet kicked lightly, and he clung to the caregiver’s arm with trembling hands. But the caregiver held him with steady kindness, supporting his weight, offering warm reassurance, and giving him breaks when he became too frightened.
Little by little, as the cream spread across his irritated skin, he began to settle. The initial sting faded as the medicine did its job, cooling the inflamed areas and easing the discomfort he had been carrying for days. His breathing slowed, his limbs relaxed, and his eyes softened. He didn’t completely trust the moment yet, but he no longer fought with the same desperation.
By the time the cream was fully applied, he looked more exhausted than angry—tired from fear, tired from resisting, and tired from the pain that had been bothering him all along. When he finally rested in the caregiver’s arms, it was clear that this small battle was actually a step toward healing.
Healing a frightened baby animal requires patience, empathy, and calm persistence. Today, even though he bit and tried to run, the little monkey received the care he needed. And tomorrow, with continued gentle treatment, he will begin to understand that the hands touching him are not there to hurt him—but to help him heal and grow stronger.
