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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1256-4 |