Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to dilute their pets’ urine to protect trees

“Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to dilute their pets’ urine to protect trees”

Officials issue guidance saying the ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding bark A neighbourhood in Vienna has introduced guidelines for dog walking, including the use of bottled tap water to rinse away urine and protect vulnerable trees. Neubau, an up-and-coming, densely populated district dotted with cafes and galleries, rolled out the Schönes Gassi (nice dog walk) campaign this week. Continue reading...