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.
1 Ibuprofen â Ibuprofen (AdvilÂ®, MotrinÂ®) is the most common human medication ingested by pets. Many brands have a sweet outer coating that makes it appealing to pets (think M&M, but a potentially deadly one). Ibuprofen can cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure.  Tramadol â Tramadol (UltramÂ®) is a pain reliever.