Image by Dean Morley. When you see tree leaves dripping sap, the usual cause is tree aphids. These pesky insect pests can cause serious stress to your trees and lead to disease. Learn more about aphids on tree limbs and foliage and what you can do for tree aphid treatment. These tiny, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects can be almost any color.
Ascites is a collective symptomatic term for any disease which causes fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Dogs with ascites usually present with a pendulous abdomen and ballotment leads to fluid wave on auscultaiton. Although there are a large number of underlying causes, ascites is commonly seen in: Heart diseases.
A swollen abdomen occurs when your stomach area is larger than normal. This is sometimes called a distended abdomen or swollen belly. A swollen abdomen has a number of potential causes, and it is a common occurrence.f your abdomen is swollen because of gas, try avoiding foods that are known to cause gas, such as beans and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. Avoid drinking carbonated drinks and drinking out of a straw.