Salivary pH, calcium, phosphorus and selected enzymes in healthy dogs: a pilot study

Salivary pH, calcium, phosphorus and selected enzymes in healthy dogs: a pilot study

Abstract Background Saliva in dogs, as in humans, is a complex fluid secreted by different salivary glands in the oral cavity to protect the oral mucosa and teeth. The use of saliva as a substitute for blood in diagnosing and prognosticating disease in humans is widely accepted. Salivary biochemistr...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Iacopetti, Anna Perazzi, Tamara Badon, Silvia Bedin, Barbara Contiero, Rebecca Ricci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Saliva
Biochemistry
Healthy dog
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1256-4

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