Avoid walking and take bed rest so the illness stage is gone as early as available. Heat is another really good way to ease your pitfalls. The OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) evaluates and registers dogs for elbow and hip dysplasia, heart defects and thyroid position. https://medium.com/@inspired_kobe_swan_759/is-blepharitis-contagious-what-you-need-to-know-9d65d44eba09