Hello Trydare. Please do not be offended by this, but this escalating anxiety may be a brain problem. Has the Vet you are working with been made aware of how the problem is growing ? I might ask for a second opinion if I felt my Vet was not an expert in this type of issue.
Ideally it would be better if you could have a professional Trainer/Behavior specialist in your home where they could see what triggers these episodes. They could teach you how to deal with and modify the panic attacks your dog has.
I am a trainer but this problem needs to be addressed in person, not with general off the cuff advice. With out seeing the lip licking, body posture, tail position ect.. I can not be sure what is happening. Please rule out physical problems first, then find a good trainer.
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