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.
One of the most common ways dog owners detect cancer is by finding a lump or a mass on their dog (the dog typically isnât bothered by the lump). But itâs important to clarify, just because you find a lump, doesnât mean itâs cancer. Still, a veterinarian should investigate any lump as soon as possible.