Why do my dog’s paws smell like Fritos?
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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
Produced by the American Chemical Society.
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