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# **amazon basics flea and tick for cats**

**Skip it****40/100 **

a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 91% of clicks) — amazon basics flea and tick for cats doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$39K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+160.2%**

**Products**

**8**

**Brands**

**4**

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**11**

**Price range**

**$13.81–$28.05**

**Returns**

**0.3%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Skip it**

Scored 40/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**0**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**79**

 ×0.10

Returns

**98**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 95 weeks — +160.2% year over year.

910455Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Sep '24Dec '24Apr '25Jul '25Nov '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

## **Competition**

- Amazon Basics91% - APEX ANIMAL HEALTH4% - ProElobara3% - Advantage2%

The top 5 products capture 91% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 4 brands and 11 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**4 **▲rising

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**11**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416+10D5XOL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095SN7FNF)

Amazon Basics$24.004.1★7,23141%▲rising

2
![Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 6 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FbQyNtQUL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 6 Count Packaging May Vary**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P488YBD)

Amazon Basics$20.513.9★24,68021%▼falling

3
![Amazon Basics Topical Flea Treatment for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) 4 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YxROjD02L.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Topical Flea Treatment for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) 4 Count Packaging May Vary**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842NYYXC)

Amazon Basics$19.644.1★3,36316%▲rising

4
![Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bFWVcbKNL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095SLFMZL)

Amazon Basics$25.674.1★3,36310%▲rising

5
![Apex Plus Cat Flea and Tick Treatment | 6-Month Supply Over 1.5 lbs | Flea Treatment for Cats & Kittens | 24-Hour Activation Waterproof 30-Day Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fdgTScw7L.jpg) [**Apex Plus Cat Flea and Tick Treatment | 6-Month Supply Over 1.5 lbs | Flea Treatment for Cats & Kittens | 24-Hour Activation Waterproof 30-Day Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNHX7L2K)

APEX ANIMAL HEALTH$23.294.1★1,7754%▲rising

6
![Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 3 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s3t-2LhEL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 3 Count Packaging May Vary**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P22LN8P)

Amazon Basics$13.813.9★24,6804%▼falling

7
![Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51th0aSgprL.jpg) [**Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKJ6VHM6)

ProElobara$28.054.0★2433%▲rising

8
![Advantage Topical Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats Over 9 lbs. | Apply Flea Drops Monthly | 2 Treatments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TAx7PqTyL.jpg) [**Advantage Topical Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats Over 9 lbs. | Apply Flea Drops Monthly | 2 Treatments**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW85YXJX)

Advantage$14.664.4★1,7672%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 8 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416+10D5XOL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count** Amazon Basics**$24.00**4.1★7,231 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095SN7FNF) [![Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 6 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FbQyNtQUL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 6 Count Packaging May Vary** Amazon Basics**$20.51**3.9★24,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P488YBD) [![Amazon Basics Topical Flea Treatment for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) 4 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YxROjD02L.jpg)**Amazon Basics Topical Flea Treatment for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) 4 Count Packaging May Vary** Amazon Basics**$19.64**4.1★3,363 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842NYYXC) [![Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bFWVcbKNL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count** Amazon Basics**$25.67**4.1★3,363 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095SLFMZL) [![Apex Plus Cat Flea and Tick Treatment | 6-Month Supply Over 1.5 lbs | Flea Treatment for Cats & Kittens | 24-Hour Activation Waterproof 30-Day Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fdgTScw7L.jpg)**Apex Plus Cat Flea and Tick Treatment | 6-Month Supply Over 1.5 lbs | Flea Treatment for Cats & Kittens | 24-Hour Activation Waterproof 30-Day Protection** APEX ANIMAL HEALTH**$23.29**4.1★1,775 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNHX7L2K) [![Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 3 Count Packaging May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s3t-2LhEL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 3 Count Packaging May Vary** Amazon Basics**$13.81**3.9★24,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P22LN8P) [![Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51th0aSgprL.jpg)**Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply** ProElobara**$28.05**4.0★243 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKJ6VHM6) [![Advantage Topical Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats Over 9 lbs. | Apply Flea Drops Monthly | 2 Treatments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TAx7PqTyL.jpg)**Advantage Topical Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats Over 9 lbs. | Apply Flea Drops Monthly | 2 Treatments** Advantage**$14.66**4.4★1,767 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW85YXJX)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**37%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Excellent product”*

**Allergies**9%

*“It doesnt irritate my CAT skin”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“It works great”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy to use”*

**Pet Friendly**3%

*“Pet safe”*

**Strength**2%

*“effective”*

**Scratch Resistance**2%

*“this morning they arent scratching”*

**Smell**1%

*“No odor and easy to apply”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**44%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Allergies**14%

*“Skin major irritation”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“cheaper”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Needs better quality control”*

**Durability**5%

*“Doesn't last all month”*

**Indigestion**5%

*“She also had diarrhea”*

**Smell**4%

*“This smells like gasoline”*

**Pest/Insect Control**2%

*“Did absolutely nothing for fleas”*

**Strength**1%

*“Ineffective”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**1%

*“Does not work as advertised”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall42% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Size-Overall12% - Value For Money9% - Leak-Proof7% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Stale/Rotten/Spoiled2% - Moist/Dry1% - Weight Heavy1% - Product Condition1%