Hmm, I wonder if this works for introducing new cats to each other. We’ll probably be getting a kitten soon since Selena seems to be truly gone.
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Hampshire | Cold remedy stops meerkat fights
Animal experts from a family theme park have discovered an ingenious new way to stop their meerkats fighting, by using a humble cold remedy.
The staff at Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire, were concerned that their two existing meerkats would fight with three new arrivals.
They realised a decongestant rub, normally used to ease cold symptoms, could mask the African animals’ scent.
In the wild, meerkats normally attack newcomers to a group.
The five animals at Paultons Park have had the strong smelling rub applied to their noses to hide their scent long enough for them to get used to each other without any arguments.
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Maybe we should try this one humans too (imagine arriving at a new job and becoming the hot shot all in one day 🙂 )