Amylase is a digestive enzyme made primarily by the pancreas and salivary glands. Enzymes are substances made and used by the body to trigger specific chemical reactions.
Luxating patella - a knee cap problem in dogs. The patella, commonly referred to as the knee cap is usually located in the centre of the knee joint. A luxating patella is a knee cap that moves out of its normal location, as indicated by the term luxating which means out of place or dislocated.
Effects of a Slipped Knee Cap. Patellar luxation is a common, mildly to severely painful condition in domestic dogs. Basically, the patella (kneecap) slips out of place for some reason, resulting in lameness, weakness and pain.