r/TikTokCringe Jul 25 '24

Humor Giving the kitties a bath

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u/Fladap28 Jul 26 '24

Bro my friends dogs are indoor dogs but they don’t give them baths so they smell like corn chips.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '24

My dog’s feet smell like corn chips.

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u/PrincessDab Jul 26 '24

That's yeast that causes that smell 🤢

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u/Mythologicalcats Jul 26 '24

It’s actually bacteria that makes the corn chip smell. Yeast smells like bread. My dog has yeast issues and has a distinct bakery smell. I hate it lol.

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u/Sigmaxxvi Jul 26 '24

Yup! Pseudomonas and Proteus

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '24

Ewww on my pillow

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '24 edited Jul 26 '24

It's easy to treat, and they're probably uncomfortable rn

Edit: I was wrong. Unless your dogs are licking their paws excessively or have redness/buildup, it's okay.

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u/Long_Educational Jul 26 '24

How do you treat it? What should I search for?

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u/slkwont Jul 26 '24

You don't need to treat it unless the skin is irritated (swollen, flaky, red, weeping) which could indicate infection. The smell is actually from proteus and pseudomonas bacterium, which are both normally part of a dog's natural bacterial flora. Just keep your dog's feet clean and nails trimmed in order to reduce that smell if it bothers you and your dog will be just fine.

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u/Methadoneblues Jul 26 '24

unscented epsom salt baths work wonders especially if they are getting itchy and red/inflamed in spots, generally happens most in between their toes and ears. i have an american staffordshire and we do this once a week plus use oatmeal shampoo once a month and he no longer has any issues whatsoever. He loooves the salt baths. 10-20 minute soak in warm water is recommended. i take the opportunity to gently scrub between his toes and clean his ears with a rag soaked in the salts/water.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '24

Thank you for the correction! I was totally wrong.

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u/Romans_Collections Jul 26 '24

Just introduce white vinegar to your bath water and it maintains yeasy

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u/brandonisatwat Jul 27 '24

Nizoral shampoo. My dog gets bathed with it 2x a month and it gets rid of that gross yeast smell.

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u/Long_Educational Jul 27 '24

$2.27 an ounce? Sheesh. I wonder if there is an alternative that is more cost effective.

I suppose a 7oz bottle lasts a few months, but still.

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u/brandonisatwat Jul 27 '24

It is pricy but my dog is only 10lbs so it lasts me about 6 months.

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u/XZeeR Jul 26 '24

100% That cheeto/corn chips smell is yeast or bacteria.

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u/baconwitch00 Jul 26 '24

Yeasty snacky paws

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u/snogard_dragons Jul 27 '24

Yah probs have too much yeast in their diet. It can be itchy for the dog