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

October 14, 2026 · 9:00 am 2 sources

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• Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university
  The Guardian · October 14, 2026 09:00
  Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles A former professor at Macalester College in the Minnesota city of St Paul is facing a felony charge for allegedly spilling his urine on a student’s backpack while he still worked at the…
• Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to dilute their pets’ urine to protect trees
  The Guardian · October 15, 2026 13:01
  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,…