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.
Tramadol for Canine Depression. Tramadol has long been used for treating human pains, such as arthritis, by suppressing inflammatory enzymes that cause the pain. Scientists have altered the opiate so that it soothes pain and causes euphoria without being addicting.