As the snow in finally melting, you may notice that many of your plants have a substantial amount of animal damage.  With the winter being so cold and long, animals run out of things to eat and start getting bolder.  Stopping at your taxus or arboritae for a quick snack is an easy food source.   Many of the damaged plants will re-foliate and after some time and proper pruning, will be just fine.  If you find that the plant has had a substantial amount of the bark eaten,  there is a chance that it may not survive.  I would suggest that you wait until late spring when the plant comes out of dormancy to see if it needs to be replaced.  Look at the bright side, Spring is almost here!!!!