Major Differences Between Coyotes & Dogs. 1  The coyote is similar in size to a small to medium German Shepherd. 2  Coyotes carry their tails quite differently than a domestic dog. 3  An adult coyote track is approximately 2 1/2 inches in length.
Perforation of the colon or other part of the gastrointestinal tract is a medical emergency that often requires surgical repair. A patient with a perforated colon can present with symptoms such as bowel obstruction, pain with fever or chills, increased white blood cell count, nausea, diarrhea or constipation. Other symptoms include bloody stool, fatigue and jaundice.
Doctors aren't sure what causes diverticulitis. Bacteria grow in the pouches (diverticula), and this can lead to inflammation or infection. Pressure may lead to a small perforation or tear in the wall of the intestine. Peritonitis, an infection of the lining of the abdominal wall, may develop if infection spills into the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. The reason diverticula form in the wall of the large intestine (colon) is not completely understood.