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.
Malignant Oral Tumors. A malignant tumor is one of the most common oral tumors a dog can acquire. Squamous Cell Carcinomas. These are typically located in one area of a dog's mouth and will metastasize later than other cancers might. This type of oral cancer usually affects the bone in a dog's mouth the most.