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  • Animals with Salivary Enzymes: A Comprehensive List
    Many animals have enzymes in their saliva, including:

    * Humans: We have salivary amylase, which breaks down carbohydrates (starches).

    * Dogs: Dogs also have salivary amylase.

    * Cats: Cats have salivary amylase and also lysozyme, an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls.

    * Primates: Most primates have salivary amylase.

    * Rodents: Rodents, like rats and mice, have salivary amylase.

    * Horses: Horses have salivary amylase and also a small amount of salivary lipase, which breaks down fats.

    * Cows: Cows have salivary amylase and also salivary lipase.

    * Sheep: Sheep have salivary amylase and also salivary lipase.

    * Pigs: Pigs have salivary amylase.

    The specific enzymes and their activities vary depending on the animal's diet and digestive system.

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