Why do my dog’s paws smell like Fritos?

Reactions Science Videos | November 19, 2020

A lot of people seem to think their pup’s paws smell like corn chips. This week on Reactions, we tackle the chemistry behind that smell, and ask  people to sniff their cute companions in the process.

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Novel association of Psychrobacter and Pseudomonas with malodour in bloodhound dogs, and the effects of a topical product composed of essential oils and plant- derived essential fatty acids in a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study 

Microbiota and Malodor—Etiology and Management

Proteus Mirabilis Infections

Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Healthcare Settings

Use of 2-aminoacetophenone production in identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Androscoggin Animal Hospital

Hampton Veterinary Hospital

Take a sniff of your dog’s paws. Smell like corn chips? Here’s why

This Is Why Your Dog's Paws Smell Like Fritos

Arlington Animal Hospital

Which Bacteria Smell Like Tortillas, Flowers, or Delicious Browned Butter?

Lab 12: Isolation and Identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas, Part 1

Why Do Your Dog's Feet Smell Like Popcorn?

Sniffing The Feet For Infection

In-vitro diagnosis of single and poly microbial species targeted for diabetic foot infection using e-nose technology

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