beagle-terrier-panic attacks

Question
HI
I HAVE A 7YR OLD BEAGLE MIX . SHE HAS STARTED TO HAVE WHAT LOOKS LIKE PANIC ATTACKS . SHE USE TO DO THIS ONLY WHEN SHE HEARD FIRE WORKS , BUT NOW SHE IS HAVING THEM FOR NO REASON AT ALL . MAYBE 1 EVERY 6 TO 8 WEEEKS . SHE WALKS AROUND , PANTING ,TRYING TO FIND A SPOT TO HIDE . UNDER THE BED , BEHIND THE COUCH . SHE WILL SHAKE , AND CRY AND LOOK AT HER BEHIND FOR SOME REASON . THIS WILL LAST UP 1 OR 2 HOURS , BEFORE SHE WILL SETTLE DOWN.IS THERE SUCH A THING LIKE PANIC ATTACKS FOR DOGS , AND IS THERE MEDICATION OR TREATMENT  TO HELP HER WHEN THIS HAPPENS . THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME .

Answer
Hi Sharon! Yes, dogs can have panic attacks. They can be brought on by what looks like nothing, but something is scaring her. It could be something as simple as something she sees on television, a bug, wind, ect. Talk to your veterinarian about Acepromazine. This is a slight sedative that is used for dogs who have this problem. I am sure this will help tremendously!
Best of luck!
Nicole.D.