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.
If your vet prescribed Rimadyl and your dog is older, you may want to ask him for Tramadol. It's very safe for older dogs. Rimadyl has been shown to cause kidney failure in older dogs. Mine takes tramadol and my vet faxes the prescription to Costco. You don't need a card to use the Costco or Sams club pharmacy.