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 Depression in Dogs. ... ... Tramadol is a human pain drug introduced to the veterinary community to treat chronic pain, such as arthritis, in dogs in place of NSAIDs. Because tramadol is an opiate, it is also known to cause feelings of euphoria, which may reduce depression in dogs as well.