An expert has warned hat some homeowners may be accidentally poisoning their potted plants
Scotland is known for having some of the best drinking water in the UK, that doesn’t mean that it is free from problems.
He explained: "If a dog drinks too much hard water for too long a period, for example, they can develop conditions such as urinary tract and/or bladder infections, cystitis, urinary obstruction, crystalluria and stone formation. Top Trending Stories Today Hard water can be tackled with the help of a water softener - a device installed in the piping which removes minerals. But this carries its own problems, as it can add extra sodium into the water, which can also damage plants.
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