The "Frito Feet" Phenomenon: Why Your Dog's Paws Smell Like Snacks

Okay, get this: that faint, comforting corn chip smell from your dog's paws has a name: "Frito Feet." And it's totally normal! It’s caused by harmless, natural bacteria (Proteus and Pseudomonas) and yeast that live on their skin. Their sweaty paw pads create the perfect warm, moist environment for this microbiome to thrive and produce that iconic snack-food scent.