Why do dogs paws smell like fritos?

This corn chips smell is usually caused by some bacteria that are completely natural yet give off a kind of yeasty odor, particularly the bacteria Proteus or Pseudomonas. Many pet owners say they actually ENJOY this smell, so you can relax. However, if your dog's foot odor seems particularly stinky, keep reading… read more

The smell doesn't speak to the quality of the grub you're feeding your dog. It isn't that your dog is eating food with a lot of corn used as filler that makes his paws smell like corn chips. The Frito odor, it turns out, is a totally natural and common effect of the bacteria that live on even the cleanest dog paws. read more

It’s actually very common for a dog’s paws to smell like Fritos. The corn chip odor -- which some human noses interpret as more of a popcorn scent -- is a byproduct of yeast and bacteria, Dr. Robert J. Silver, a Colorado-based veterinarian, told The Huffington Post. read more