Since proper treatment of separation anxiety will take time, the owner needs to ensure the area and environment are safe for their dog. (pethelpful.com)
In dogs they have been used successfully to help with treatment of separation anxiety, general anxiety and compulsive behavior problems like compulsive licking. (pets.webmd.com)
Treatment of separation anxiety disorder is with behavioral therapy that systematically enforces regular separations. (merckmanuals.com)