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.
MEDICATIONS. 1  Tramadol is a newer narcotic-like drug that is being used with good success to treat chronic pain in dogs. 2  NSAIDs such as aspirin and Rimadyl. 3  Steroids such as prednisone.  Tylenol and Tylenol with Codeine can be used with dogs who cannot tolerate NSAIDs, or who need additional pain relief.