Have you ever noticed that a dog's fingertips have a distinctive smell? There are those who compare it to that of popcorn, others to chips. Let's find out what it comes from.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himOur 4-legged friends produce a great variety of smells, but one of the most characteristic is undoubtedly that of the paws which in some cases resembles that of chips (or popcorn, depending on who you ask).
The reason for this is quite simple and does not depend on whether the animal is more or less clean or what it eats. The real "culprits" of this unusual smell are some Gram negative bacteria that grow on the dog's paws, especially the Pseudomonas and the Proteus.
I dogs they have sweat glands on the pads of their paws, just like we do on their feet, which allow them to sweat. The hairs on the legs, on the other hand, provide an excellent environment in which bacteria thrive, grow and multiply, thus leading to the appearance of the characteristic odor.
So, if you smell this smell, you don't have to worry because it is normal. This is not an unpleasant smell. In case of any doubt, if the smell is too persistent or swelling is noticed at the same time, contact your trusted veterinarian to avoid other types of infections.
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