Wood from the root was prized as it was less prone to cracking during use. The wood would be smeared with butter or lard, and placed up a chimney to cure, giving the shillelagh its typical black shiny appearance.
Tramadol for dogs and cats. For dogs and cats, tramadol is used often as a pain reliever for post-surgery pain or chronic conditions such as cancer or arthritis, said Dr. Greg Nelson, a veterinarian with Central Veterinary Associates, in Valley Stream, New York.
It is not considered very strong and it does not last very long in the blood (approximately 1.7 hours) so it doesnât provide pain relief very long. For that reason, it is usually most effective when given every 8 hours for severe pain if pain resurfaces with 12-hour dosing. Tramadol can be combined with steroids or NSAIDs as well as Gabapentin and Robaxin or Valium.