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.
This ultimately stops your dog from urinating, which can lead to kidney failure or a ruptured bladder â¦ both dangerous â even fatal â conditions. In intact male dogs, untreated UTIs can extend to the prostate gland where itâs much harder to eliminate bacterial infection. Learn to recognize the first signs your dog might have a UTI so that you can avoid it turning into something a lot more serious.