Physiology. Amylase is a calcium dependent enzyme which hydrolyzes complex carbohydrates at alpha 1,4-linkages to form maltose and glucose. Amylase is filtered by renal tubules and resorbed (inactivated) by tubular epithelium. Active enzyme does not appear in urine.
The prostate is an accessory sex gland that surrounds the urethra and neck of a male dog's bladder. The prostate gland produces a fluid that helps nourish and transport sperm. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged. The word hyperplasia means increased in size.
Cancerous cells may be coursing through a dogâs blood or localized in a superficial skin tumor. They may be hidden in abdominal masses or multiplying in lymph nodes. They may be in bone or in bone marrow, and they may be on the skin or under the skin. Each type of cancer is diagnosed in a particular way. However, the above diagnostic tools represent the pool from which veterinarians will select their particular techniques in a given case. Thankfully, if caught early enough, there are a number of treatment options for dogs diagnosed with cancer.