They are hardy trees that thrive in most areas, but they can be susceptible to certain pests and diseases. Monitor the bark and leaves of your cedar tree, and look for changes that decrease its appearance.edar apple rust usually won't kill the tree, but it can cause the leaves to turn brown and fall off. Remove the galls by pulling them off the affected areas. Wear gloves to do this. Apply a fungicide to prevent the galls from spreading or returning.
A perforated bowel occurs primarily when a dog ingests a foreign object that obstructs and/or tears through the bowel. Sharp objects, such as needles, bone shards, aluminum cans and sticks have the potential to block the intestine and perforate it, sometimes in multiple locations.
Peritonitis may be due to infectious causes such as the stomach flu or non-infectious causes such as a hernia. While younger dogs tend to have acute abdomen due to infectious and traumatic causes, malignant cancers are more often the cause of acute abdomen in older dogs.