Do cats get athlete's foot?
Actually, cats can also have smelly feet. So why do cats have smelly feet?
1. Sweating
A cat's sweat glands are located on its paw pads. When a cat is nervous or feels hot, its paws become wet. Bacteria on the cat's paws decompose, causing the cat to have "stinky feet".
2. Excessively long leg hair
The cat owner failed to shave the cat's paw fur in time, resulting in the fur growing too long. The fur absorbed sweat, and with the decomposition of bacteria, the smell was extremely strong. 
3. The cat accidentally stepped in poop while using the litter box.
Cat poop smells just as bad as cat paws. Even though the cat cleans itself, the smell on its paws can linger for a long time.
4. The cat has stomatitis.
People might think that stomatitis is bad breath, so what does it have to do with foot odor?
However, in daily life, we can easily find that cats paw very frequently. Cats with stomatitis will leave saliva on their fur, which can also cause their paws to smell bad, and even their whole body to smell bad.
5. The cat has interdigital dermatitis.
Cats' paws are prone to interdigital dermatitis, which can also cause their paws to smell bad.
6. Vitamin B1 deficiency
The most well-known symptom of vitamin B1 deficiency is beriberi. Humans will suffer from beriberi if they lack vitamin B1, and cats will also have the same symptoms if they lack vitamin B1.
However, cats generally do not require a high amount of vitamin B1, and it is relatively rare for domestic cats to be deficient in vitamin B1.
What to do about a cat's smelly feet?
Don't worry too much if you notice a slight odor on your cat's paws. A slight sweaty smell is normal for cats, or it could be from accidentally stepping in their own poop. Just wash them regularly, dry them thoroughly afterward, and keep them clean and dry.
However, if the odor is strong, or if dandruff has appeared between the cat's toes, you should be concerned, as it may indicate a health problem and you should take the cat to the vet for treatment promptly.
For the health of your cat and the best cat-loving experience for all you cat owners, please pay attention to your cat's paw health and help them have soft, pink paw pads.
