Popcorn Paws

If you've ever had a dog, you might have noticed that the bottoms of their paws smell like popcorn. It seems to lessen as they get older, too. Eventually, I got curious and Googled it. The folds on the paws have high moisture levels, creating a nice environment for bacteria and yeast, in particular, a bacterium called Pseudomonas, which is known for its "Frito"-y smell.

Apparently cats get this smell, too, but because they groom themselves, it's not as pungent.