{"id":244,"date":"2020-05-21T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/?p=244"},"modified":"2022-01-19T15:58:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T20:58:27","slug":"stinky-paws-why-do-my-pets-feet-smell-like-fritos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/stinky-paws-why-do-my-pets-feet-smell-like-fritos\/","title":{"rendered":"Stinky Paws: Why Do My Pet’s Feet Smell Like Frito’s?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most of us don’t enjoy getting up close and personal with our pet’s body odor. Even the cleanest among them still has that unmistakable doggie or kitty smell. But if you have ever gotten a whiff of your pet’s feet, you may have noticed something peculiar about it. That’s right! They smell like corn chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your pet’s feet smell like Frito\u2019s, you may wonder if something is wrong. Is it normal? Thankfully, the team at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital of Brooklyn<\/a> is here to explain this phenomenon and why it occurs in so many pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Mystery of Frito Feet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there is a reason behind that smell and typically there is nothing to worry about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the scent of corn chips lingers on your furry one, it’s generally caused by bacteria. To be exact,Pseudomonas and Proteus are the bacteria responsible for the yeasty smell. When you couple this normal and naturally occurring bacteria with whatever you pet walks through each day<\/a>, you may be in for some serious odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, your dog\u2019s natural reaction to walking though muck is to clean the area with their tongue. Inside your pet\u2019s mouth<\/a> is a cornucopia of bacteria and microbes that are then deposited on the skin. This combination increases the odor, which can range from mild to disgusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the bacteria are in balance, though, there is nothing to be concerned about (aside from the weird smell).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Feet Go Foul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are times when the smell signals an underlying medical condition. If the smell is putrid or there are conditions that coincide with the odor, it should be examined by your veterinarian. Some red flags with your pet\u2019s paws to watch for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n