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 dog is in severe pain, and itâs expected to be long term, you may be looking into Tramadol which is also known as Ultram. This is a powerful prescription medicine used for treating chronic round-the-clock pain. Itâs used for humans and sometimes pet dogs but is not FDA approved for canines.