My dog is a mix between lab/bull mastiff and unfortunately tore the ACL in his hind leg.
The vet gave him anti-inflammatory medication for a week. When I checked in after the week was up, they did not give me any options to help him other than surgery which is not something I can yet afford (I am doing a money meditation currently).
However his hind leg has lost muscle mass and he is now on a diet to lose weight to deal with only putting weight on one of his hind legs right now (by the vet's direction).
What can I do to help him through this? His behavior is normal thankfully, but I'm worried about the long-term effects of this injury if it takes too long for me to afford the surgery.

