Amylase (Canine)

Also known as:AMY

Reference Range

Critical Low

<200

IU/L

Reference Range

290-1050

IU/L

Optimal Range

300-1000

IU/L

Critical High

>2000

IU/L

Amylase is a pancreatic enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates.

Low

Low amylase is rarely significant but can be seen in end-stage pancreatic atrophy.

What to do:

No action typically needed. If other signs are present, your vet may check TLI.

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Canine Amylase: 250 IU/L (Low)

Normal

Amylase is a pancreatic enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Canine Amylase: 600 IU/L

High

High amylase can suggest pancreatitis, but it is less specific than lipase or cPL. Also elevated with kidney disease (reduced clearance).

What to do:

Your vet will run a more specific pancreatic test (cPL) to confirm pancreatitis.

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Canine Amylase: 1500 IU/L (High)

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