Dog paws smelling like cheetos
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KnotSock
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Boots smells like corn chips, but he has severe skin issues. I also had a jack jussel mix that smelled similar, who also had skin issues. It's likely due to yeast build up, and the dogs inability to fight off the build up. This is usually because of poor immune response on the dogs end. It's really only an issue if you notice excessive itching/biting.
MypupandI69
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Kinda smells like generic corn chips tbh even right after a bath.?
Dogstudlover
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Definitely smells like corn chips. Such a lovely smell??
You mean Fritos? I've always heard (and smelled) Fritos.
Lokissimo
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Same
Cookiecaretaker
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SultryHellhound
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Shouldn't be anything to worry about. That being said, if you're worried or the odor is too foul, you could always take your dog to the vet to get them tested for a fungal infection or other issue.
iwanttobeabottom
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I've heard of animal feet smelling like that. I remember on Dirty Jobs, there was some animal I don't recall that was named Popcorn because that's what its feet smelled like.
Deagle113
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Chiming in to add my vet two cents: the “yeasty” or “corny” smell is absolutely a thing, and it’s caused by two perfectly harmless bacteria, Pseudomonas and Proteus, that like hanging out in damp dog feets (that’s where their sweat glands are!)
I cultured out pseudomonas on agar a couple days ago and opening the Petri fish was like opening a bag of tortilla chips
I cultured out pseudomonas on agar a couple days ago and opening the Petri fish was like opening a bag of tortilla chips
calientecamaron
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Same here, every dog has that smell. I love it
The corn chips / Cheeto smell is from dogs having food too high in starches. The starches feed a naturally occurring yeast and causes it to multiply substantially. Every dog does not have it, it’s just very common because of the general low quality of pet foods and high amounts of starchy fillers. I would suggest trying a food lower in starches to ensure the excessive yeast growth doesn’t cause skin irritation.
typpadreki
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I always thought they smelled like Doritos
sarahsingletono98
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Some how I missed this thread this long …. Greattttt now I will be sniff paws for research ???
That's pretty cute!
Cookiecaretaker
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how do u keep ur dog when his paws smell like shit? makes me worryHaven't smelled my dogs paws yet. But it would smell like (...) dog shit or something ?
Cookiecaretaker
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deleting ur message wont solve the problem of ur dogs paws smelling like dogshit
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For scientific purposes, I have smelled my girl’s paws. She is a Labrador Retriever. Findings are +1 corn chip scented. Interesting.
iwanttobeabottom
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Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fritos?
Dog's paws smell like Fritos? It's more common than you might think! Here are a few potential causes and when to call the vet.
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paragirl
Tourist
Shouldn't be a cheesy smell though. Mine don't really stink even after they go running with me. I have mine on a real food diet though, we don't do processed dog food. Definitely recommend a real food diet if you've got the time to make it and keep up with it. I wouldn't say it is raw exactly because I cook the meat and soften the vegetables. And they get fresh blueberries for treats among other things.
Coolbeanz78
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Does it make their coat more shiny?
paragirl
Tourist
Sure it does. Every once in awhile I add a small amount of fish oil too.