{"id":3358,"date":"2020-07-02T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3358"},"modified":"2020-07-02T11:49:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T15:49:00","slug":"a-corny-conundrum-why-do-my-dogs-paws-smell-like-corn-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/a-corny-conundrum-why-do-my-dogs-paws-smell-like-corn-chips\/","title":{"rendered":"A Corny Conundrum: Why Do My Dog\u2019s Paws Smell like Corn Chips?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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No one ever thinks a dog smells great all of the time. In fact, most doggos have a musty odor to them, especially when they get wet. But if you have ever gotten a quick whiff of your dog\u2019s feet, it may have reminded you of something… Is that\u2026 corn chips?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrito feet\u201d may seem like a mystery, but we get the question of, \u201cWhy do my dog\u2019s paws smell like corn chips?\u201d all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your friends at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a> are here to uncover the reasons beyond this strange smell and what you can do to keep your pet\u2019s paws healthy and stank-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Curious Case of the Corn Chip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs do smell funky from time to time, but when it comes to the yeasty odor that is emitted from the paws, it can definitely be curious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that this smell is generally nothing to worry about and occurs in most healthy dogs. The cause of the corn chip odor is bacteria. Bacteria, in balance, are perfectly normal and healthy, but when you combine yeast and bacteria, this concoction creates a corn chip odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bacteria in question are called Pseudomonas and Proteus, which create that particular smell. Along with bacteria and yeast on the skin, your pet traipses through all sorts of things outdoors<\/a>, from dirt and mud to trash and other animal\u2019s waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No wonder their feet smell a little funky!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Feet are Foul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Normal Frito-feet smell is something that is most likely caused by the aforementioned. However, if the stink turns sour, then you may be dealing with a problem. When there is abnormal bacteria growth occurring, or an infection, certain symptoms can arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for the following red flag symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n