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February 2026

Frito Feet: The Science Behind That Corn Chip Smell (It’s the Yeast of Their Problems!)

February 23, 2026 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT

Health & Wellness

Frito Feet: The Science Behind That Corn Chip Smell

If you’ve ever caught a whiff of something that smells suspiciously like corn chips on your dog’s paws, you’re not imagining things. And if you sniffed your pet’s feet to confirm it, we won’t judge. That familiar scent, sometimes called “Frito feet,” is common and usually harmless.

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