{"id":784,"date":"2020-05-21T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=784"},"modified":"2025-01-07T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:39:38","slug":"why-do-my-dogs-feet-smell-like-fritos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/why-do-my-dogs-feet-smell-like-fritos\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Dog\u2019s Feet Smell Like Fritos?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever noticed that your dog’s feet smell like Fritos or corn chips? Often referred to as \u2018Frito\u2019 feet, its term for the corn chip smell that comes from a dog’s paws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center<\/a>, we never shy away from life\u2019s tough questions! Read below as we tackle the strangely pleasant phenomenon of why your dog’s feet smell like Fritos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes a Dog Feet To Smell Like Fritos? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer to why your dog\u2019s feet smell like Fritos is relatively simple. Naturally occurring bacteria cause that corn chips smell. Pseudomonas<\/em> and Proteus<\/em> are the bacteria that emits the yeasty odor and corn chip smell. Both are completely harmless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even healthy dogs have normal bacteria on their feet and skin. Several different substances come into contact with dogs’ feet. Walking on various surfaces, licking their paws, and moisture create the perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeast and Allergy Connection to Frito Feet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most pet owners don\u2019t mind the subtle smell of Frito Feet. If the smell becomes overwhelming<\/a>, it could indicate to something more serious.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeast overgrowth is a potential problem that can lead to secondary infection. It typically affects pets with compromised immune systems or allergies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of possible of yeast and\/or allergy infections:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n