It's normal for your dog to smell like Fritos The Frito feet phenomenon is due to the mixture of bacteria, fungi, and yeast that usually live harmoniously on your dog's skin, aka, the skin microbiome.

It’s often due to the sweat glands in the nooks and crannies of dog feet. These can create an ideal environment for microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and algae to cultivate. Two bacteria ...

Ear infections and yeast on the toenails are also ... and this in turn can cause excessive scratching. The feet are especially sensitive, and a dog may lick or chew on his feet to try to alleviate ...