BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?

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Nov 12, 2023

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Dog enthusiasts sometimes revel in how their pup's paws smell gloriously of corn chips, but what causes this scent? Learn the science behind Frito paws in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/why-dog-paws-smell-fritos-corn-chips.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?

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