{"id":19650,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:51","slug":"how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get rid of my dogs stinky feet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_stinky_feet\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs stinky feet?\">How do I get rid of my dogs stinky feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_stinky_feet\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like stinky feet?\">Why does my dog smell like stinky feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_his_paws\" title=\"Why does my dog smell his paws?\">Why does my dog smell his paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_do_my_dogs_feet_stink_so_bad\" title=\"Why do my dogs feet stink so bad?\">Why do my dogs feet stink so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dogs_skin_smell_like_feet\" title=\"Why does my dogs skin smell like feet?\">Why does my dogs skin smell like feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_stinky_dog_paws\" title=\"How do you get rid of stinky dog paws?\">How do you get rid of stinky dog paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_a_sock\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like a sock?\">Why does my dog smell like a sock?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_rotten\" title=\"Why does my dog smell rotten?\">Why does my dog smell rotten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_do_dogs_sniff_their_paws\" title=\"Why do dogs sniff their paws?\">Why do dogs sniff their paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Is_it_weird_to_smell_your_dogs_paws\" title=\"Is it weird to smell your dogs paws?\">Is it weird to smell your dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Do_dogs_smell_through_their_feet\" title=\"Do dogs smell through their feet?\">Do dogs smell through their feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#How_can_I_get_my_dogs_paws_to_stop_smelling\" title=\"How can I get my dogs paws to stop smelling?\">How can I get my dogs paws to stop smelling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#What_causes_smelly_dog_paws\" title=\"What causes smelly dog paws?\">What causes smelly dog paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_stinky_feet\" title=\"How do you get rid of stinky feet?\">How do you get rid of stinky feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_feet\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like feet?\">Why does my dog smell like feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_smelly_skin\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs smelly skin?\">How do I get rid of my dogs smelly skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_female_dog_smell_like_feet\" title=\"Why does my female dog smell like feet?\">Why does my female dog smell like feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-stinky-feet\/#Why_does_my_dogs_face_smell_like_feet\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s face smell like feet?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s face smell like feet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_stinky_feet\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs stinky feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Regular washing of feet. Once weekly you could use a mild shampoo and suds up each paw and wash away with copious amounts of water. Be sure to wash in between each of the toes, around each nail, and around all pads. When done, be sure to dry the paws well, including in between the toes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_stinky_feet\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like stinky feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although your dog&#8217;s Frito paws are probably normal, a very strong, foul odor <b>can indicate an underlying medical issue, such as a bacterial or fungal infection, an untreated injury, or a tumor or other abnormal growth. Other indications that your dog may be having paw problems include: Flaky or crusty skin on the pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_his_paws\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell his paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start to worry, most smells from your pet&#8217;s paws are generally nothing to be concerned about. That&#8217;s because <b>bacteria, fungi, and other causes of odors are normal and present on pet skin. A pet&#8217;s feet are in touch with everything they encounter on the ground, including microbes and various icky substances.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_my_dogs_feet_stink_so_bad\"><\/span>Why do my dogs feet stink so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your dog&#8217;s paws have a bacteria called Pseudomonas and Proteus, their paws can give off a yeasty odor that does smell similar to corn chips. Additionally, because dogs sweat through their paws (Just as human feet sweat!), that sweat can activate the smell in this bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_skin_smell_like_feet\"><\/span>Why does my dogs skin smell like feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Frito Feet Happens <b>When your dog&#8217;s paws have a bacteria called Pseudomonas and Proteus, their paws can give off a yeasty odor that does smell similar to corn chips. Additionally, because dogs sweat through their paws (Just as human feet sweat!), that sweat can activate the smell in this bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_stinky_dog_paws\"><\/span>How do you get rid of stinky dog paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You could <b>place your dog in a shallow area of water, and let their paws soak for five minutes. There are foot soak products you could purchase to do this, or you could make your own. A homemade recipe is to mix a gallon of water with 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_a_sock\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like a sock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Poor diet, toxicity and essential nutrient deficiencies cause the majority of health problems including skin infections, bacterial and yeast overgrowth. Hormonal conditions such as hypothyroidism or adrenal problems can also be caused by the above and be at the core of dogs smelling like a pair of dirty socks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_rotten\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell rotten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Infections  Many pets with allergies or other skin disorders can acquire infections and scabs on the skin. <b>Ear infections and urinary tract infections are also common in dogs and cause a foul smell. This is why inspecting your pet&#8217;s skin, ears, and so on during grooming is important to note any abnormalities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_sniff_their_paws\"><\/span>Why do dogs sniff their paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like human feet get a little sweaty, so can a dog&#8217;s (yep, dog paw pads sweat!).  That scent from your pooch&#8217;s paws comes <b>from totally natural bacteria that grow in between a dog&#8217;s toes, namely Proteus or Pseudomonas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_weird_to_smell_your_dogs_paws\"><\/span>Is it weird to smell your dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The odor on your pet&#8217;s paws is <b>typically nothing to worry about. Bacteria and fungi live on the skin and, when in balance, is healthy and normal. The Fritos feet phenomenon is from a bacteria called Pseudomonas and Proteus, which give off a yeasty odor that can smell like corn chips.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_smell_through_their_feet\"><\/span>Do dogs smell through their feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average person has 5 million smell receptors, while the average dog, depending on breed, has 125 to 250 million smell receptors. The Bloodhound has an incredible 300 million smell receptors! <b>Dogs can smell things up to 40 feet underground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dogs_paws_to_stop_smelling\"><\/span>How can I get my dogs paws to stop smelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Periodically you could use a damp washrag or a baby wipe, and wipe each paw completely, including in between each of the toes and pads. A final technique is to use <b>a foot-bath\/foot-soak. You could place your dog in a shallow area of water, and let their paws soak for five minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_smelly_dog_paws\"><\/span>What causes smelly dog paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Regular washing of feet. Once weekly you could use a mild shampoo and suds up each paw and wash away with copious amounts of water. Be sure to wash in between each of the toes, around each nail, and around all pads. When done, be sure to dry the paws well, including in between the toes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_stinky_feet\"><\/span>How do you get rid of stinky feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>naturally occurring bacteria on your dog&#8217;s paws is what causes them to smell. This bacteria&#8217;s real names are Proteus or Pseudomonas and they grow everywhere including plants, soil, water, and even in humans. Dogs have a natural smell to them, but sometimes their paws and feet can get funky.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_feet\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Odorous Paws Dogs are more likely to have stinky paws than cats who should be kept indoors. If your pet&#8217;s paws smell funky, it could be that <b>dirt or other debris has gotten trapped between their toes or paw pads. In this case, you may need to simply wipe or wash their paws off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_smelly_skin\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs smelly skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bathe your dog regularly. Every 3 months is what most veterinarians recommend because too many baths can dry out your pup&#8217;s skin. Try an aromatherapy shampoo, citrus or tea tree are best for fighting odors. Brush your dog, 2-5 times a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_female_dog_smell_like_feet\"><\/span>Why does my female dog smell like feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, <b>the smell is caused by two bacteria: proteus and pseudomonas. These bacteria are normal and are picked up as your dog walks around throughout the day. We have what&#8217;s called commensal bacteria, which lives on our skin and is supposed to be there, says Dr. Bourquin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_face_smell_like_feet\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s face smell like feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cause of a stinky dog face is typically <b>related to trapped moisture, bacteria, an infection or health disorder. With daily care and maintenance from Wrinkle Balm, your dog&#8217;s stinky face problems can become a thing of the past.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get rid of my dogs stinky feet?Why does my dog smell like stinky feet?Why does my dog smell his paws?Why do my dogs feet stink so bad?Why does my dogs skin smell like feet?How do you get rid of stinky dog paws?Why does my dog smell like a sock?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19650"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19650\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}