Molly
When my three year old pup tore his ACL, the $$$$ surgery was insisted on by the vet. I got online, found Conservative Management, and was able to heal his leg with 'rest'. No slicing, no anesthesia, no terrible pain, no huge bills. Just a dog who healed perfectly, the way nature intended. I recently learned of braces for healing human knees. Such good news. So sorry about your Belle.