Importance of amylase?

Dogs primarily produce amylase in the pancreas, which is released into the small intestine during digestion. While amylase helps dogs digest starches and sugars, excessive reliance on carbohydrates can strain their digestive system, as they are not naturally adapted to consume large amounts of carbs.

How to feed vegetation?

It becomes easier for dogs to digest when vegetation is cooked, blended, or finely chopped. Cooking helps break down plant cell walls, making starches and other nutrients more accessible to digestive enzymes like amylase.

Additional info?

Animals like koalas and giant pandas produce large amounts of amylase because they are physiologically and anatomically designed to eat vegetation. Feeding animals a species-appropriate diet is essential.