Did someone just open a bag of corn chips? Or popcorn?

Nah, the dog just walked into the room.

It’s not your imagination.

Your little poochie’s paws smell like a pack of corn chips. In fact, vets have nicknamed the condition “Frito Feet.’’ (I am sure Frito-Lay is delighted to be associated with the smell of dog feet.)

Anyway, the smelly paws is probably due to naturally occurring bacteria and yeast that collect in the moist folds and pockets of your dog’s feet. The common bacterium Proteus, is known for its particularly yeast-y scent; bacterium Pseudomonas is fruitier smelling. Both bacteria are harmless and do not require treatment unless the odor is overpowering, which could be a sign of an infection.

If the smell is bugging you, wash your dog’s feet.

If there is still a smell after bathing, carefully read the label on your pet’s food. If the main ingredient is corn… like the main ingredient in say, Frito’s, you have found the corn chip smell’s source, according to PetAdvisor.com. Buy a better quality of food that has meat as the main ingredient, the site advises

PetAdvisor also offers this excellent bit of advice: Stop worrying why your dog’s feet smell like Fritos’s – instead, consider why Fritos smell like your dog’s feet