Stinky Dog Paws: The Secret Significance Behind That Corn Chip Smell

There are a few easy ways to keep the corn chips at bay… for a time, anyway. First, try and wash them regularly, paying special attention to the paws and between the toes. Once the bath is done, dry their feet off completely. Dry feet are happy feet, and the same is true if their paws get wet or dirty outside while walking through mud, grass, or garden beds. Make sure they are perfectly dry once you’ve got them inside again.

If your dog has particularly hairy paws, carefully trim any over-long fur down there. This will prevent bacteria from getting too comfortable in there. Above all, don’t sweat it too much. For the most part, you don’t want to do anything. Unless your dog is excessively licking or walking in a lot of very questionable materials, they can probably keep their own paws clean.