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.
This will not change our ability to treat pets with Tramadol. The only thing it changes is that the drug will have to be locked up like other controlled substances, you have to log the drug inventory, and you need a DEA registration to purchase or prescribe the drug.