Urgent--Willow's hurt

Sorry Willow, I jsut saw you asked me about Pulsitilla.
 
My rescue dog has anxiety,  had loose stools,  aces when I'm out of his site, drools etc, and the worse was he didn't let DH pet him for 10 months.  I knew he improved when he approached DH for a pet and he is better this way since .
 
I enlisted a homepath, Dr. Lori Tapp (also a western vet).  we did phone consultations.  She determined he was "Wind".  SO he got pulsittila, one pill for 3 days, then about a month1/2 later anathor 3 day dosage and then about every 4 months I give a pill.   Dr. Tapp quit her practice.  I thought I saw improvement and wish SHe was still in practice.   I have a new homeopathic vet, Dr Bernstein in Miami, who has treated my cat.
 
You can buy Pulsittla in healthfood store for about $5 per 80 pills.  This is amazing stuff.  BUT, the experts say you should have an experienced vet prescribe stuff.  It could be that Willow is something else than Red is and would benefit more from a diff remedy.
 
Homeopathic works by giving a little and see how the body responds. Then give a litlle more. It takes time to cure the problem, but the cure could be permanant vs other meds that only treat the sympthom 

I hope this works for Willow!  Hugs and slobbers to her from Gracie & Trixie.

Lori, I don't have any advice regarding the medication options -- like you, I'd be losing sleep over the decision to add them.  But, if she's under continued vet care and your diligent observation, it's probably a good idea to give them a try for a while.
 
Unrelated to the medicine issue -  you mentioned that the door is what really sets Willow off.  Do you mean the doorbell or knocking?  Or just anyone walking by it?  If it's just a bell or knock, you could do what we did for Tonka.  When his vocal chords started paralyzing and his swallowing issues began, any attempt at barking or deep, excited breaths, would start a gasping/choking episode that was terrifying for all of us.  Someone at the door was the #1 trigger.
 
We decided to disconnect the doorbell, and we put a sign on the door.  I typed it on colorful paper and it said something like:  "In order to avoid upsetting an ailing family member, please don't use the bell or knock.  While we're always happy to see friends and neighbors on our doorstep, we'd appreciate it if you would call to let us know you're coming and we'll be at the door to greet you on your arrival.  We're not being anti-social; just trying to keep our boy safe."  Of course, I had to add a P.S. that said:  "If you're a solicitor, then please don't knock or call!"  All who knew us well understood, and the occasional neighbor delivering stray mail or something didn't mind, either.
 
Also, when we had to leave Tonka alone in the house, we always left a radio on so he'd hear music and/or voices "up close" to drown out any noises outside.  I know they can still hear things, but it's less disruptive than a noise outside when the house is totally quiet.
 
Keep us posted on her progress with the meds.  I want Willow to feel calm and relaxed.  Some of us have anxious habits like chewing our nails, but biting one's self is no fun!