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 biochemistry has also been used as a marker for periodontal dis