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.
Deramaxx is similar to Rimadyl in that it is related to the human medications Aleve and Advil. Deramaxx is more commonly used to treat canine arthritis. While Deramaxx has been proven to be safe in dogs and more effective than aspirin, there are several severe side effects.