Chased Dr. Gilbert down (actually it wasn't that difficult) and she sent me to a compounding pharmaci$t for tramadol and dibenzyline. Quite the kick in the wallet, but once I get the little poofle to EAT the stuff (he's turning up his nose at the food I mashed it into at the moment - I'll try something smellier) I should have enough to get him well.

Meanwhile, all the horror stories I heard from the vets & other folks sent me scurrying for Photoshop and Cafepress, where you can now view (and even purchase) the bumper sticker I designed.