Why do dog paws smell of popcorn?

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Dog owners on TikTok have revealed that their dogs' paws smell of popcorn, with dozens of videos confirming the phenomenon. It seems like the trend has gone viral - with searches for 'popcorn paw' rising by nearly a thousand percent in the last year. Now, a vet has revealed that there is a surprising cause behind the slightly sugary aroma - sweat. Lorna Clarke from Pinfold Vets in East Leake explains all to Ady Dayman.