A worn t-shirt in the carrier calms a pet more than a new blanket
Your scent reads as safety; a fresh blanket smells like nothing. Fewer than five independent reports so far, so it is still unverified — try it and file one.
Why it works
Scent is a primary sense for dogs and cats, and a familiar human scent has a measurable calming effect in unfamiliar or stressful settings. An unwashed t-shirt or pillowcase does this more effectively than a new, unscented blanket.
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