Anecdotally, there is support of the use of amitriptyline (Elavil Rx), as well. This may be given orally, or if cats are not able to tolerate oral medications it may be made into a transdermal preparation by a compounding pharmacist familiar with this sort of preparation.
Vacated convictions such as this mean that the individual was in fact convicted of the crime at one point, but the individual completed all terms of his or her sentence and remained free of trouble for a certain amount of time, and then asked the court to essentially undo the conviction.
Conviction means you were found guilty in court--the punishment is a separate issue, and can include community service, fines, etc., or time in jail or prison. It's the guilty as charged [conviction] they're asking about, not what penalties were imposed. constantreader Â· 10 years ago.