Why do my dog's paws smell like Fritos? (video) (IMAGE)

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Why do my dog's paws smell like Fritos? (video)

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A lot of people seem to think their pup's paws smell like corn chips. This week on Reactions, we tackle the chemistry behind that smell, and ask a lot of people to sniff their cute companions in the process: https://youtu.be/30_QRAC6XOU.

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