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My dog chews her smelly feet. Is it yeast? Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 5 months old | 95 lbs

Dahlia still chewing her feet. A few people suggested alitlle sugar and water and it will kill the smelly feet. A yeast infection. Do you recommend

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2019

Sugar water is not going to treat smelly feet. It is just going to make her sticky and want to lick them more. I honestly don't know how these myths get started! She really should see a vet for this problem. While you are waiting to get her an appointment you can use these medicated wipes on her feet - hopefully they will help. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1479-malacetic-wet-wipes.aspx?SearchTerm=wipes+Auto )

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