Halo started the anxiety problem after my KissMe passed away 2 years ago. Halo is 4 years old. I leave music or the TV on and have even had Dog TV added to DirecTV for her, nothing seems to work. Her vet prescribed 2.5 Xanax for her but I gave her half of one once when I was going to be at home and did not like the effect it had on her. I will not "drug her up" and then leave for any length of time. I've done everything I can think of 
