When you said, "Illegal," I assumed you meant like just practicing veterinary medicine without a license, or distributing/prescribing controlled substances. Then, to my relief, I see you were questioning the horrible crime of altering a dog at a dog show!! Phew!! Sorry, I couldn't resist...it just struck me funny!! Paula, dripping with sarcasm :-) :-) :-) Home of Best in Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047, DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. ---------- Original Message ---------- Subject: Re: showgsd-l Digest V4 #871 Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:26 -0400 From: culzeans1@xxxxxxx Isn't that illegal? Just asking don't want to start a fight. I just thought changing anything about the dog was illegal, like dying, clipping the coat or drugging them. Pam Msg: #6 in digest rom: "susan sanchez" <sanderhaus@xxxxxxxxxxx> ubject: pano/tramadol ate: Tue, 18 May 2010 15:01:32 -0400 tramadol is a narcotic pain med, like codeine. I just used it for a dog ecently. it makes them sleepy and affects the heart rate and respiratory ystem. don't think that is what you want to use for a show. ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4bf46ff8d1521e608st01duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================