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

Global Published 15 October 2026, 18:01 · archived 15 Oct 2026

Officials issue guidance saying the ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding barkA 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...

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