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# **cat spikes for outside**

**Skip it****52/100 **

a small market ($58K/yr) — cat spikes for outside doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$58K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+230.2%**

**Products**

**29**

**Brands**

**22**

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**25**

**Price range**

**$9.66–$29.67**

**Returns**

**2.7%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**58**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**79**

 ×0.10

Returns

**78**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 101 weeks — +230.2% year over year.

1K564.5Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Aug '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

## **Competition**

- Petfolio22% - BYTEBAY15% - Ley's14% - OCEANPAX11% - Aocoray6% - pomeat5% - Other (16 brands)28%

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 22 brands and 25 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**22 **▼falling

was 24 a year ago

**Sellers**

**25**

**Top 5 brand share**

**67%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Petfolio 12 Pack Scat Mat for Cats - 16 x 13 Inch Cat Spike Mat with 1 Inch Spike is A Perfect Pet Training Mat Device for Cat Repellent Indoor & Outdoor to Deter Cats & Other Animals for All Seasons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bUQoFxodL.jpg) [**Petfolio 12 Pack Scat Mat for Cats - 16 x 13 Inch Cat Spike Mat with 1 Inch Spike is A Perfect Pet Training Mat Device for Cat Repellent Indoor & Outdoor to Deter Cats & Other Animals for All Seasons**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQRYLYP)

Petfolio$19.364.0★2,24617%▼falling

2
![BYTEBAY 12 Pack Cat Repellent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat for Cats&Dogs Keep Away Pest Plastic Mats with Spikes 16 x 13 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ie9o2v7WL.jpg) [**BYTEBAY 12 Pack Cat Repellent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat for Cats&Dogs Keep Away Pest Plastic Mats with Spikes 16 x 13 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9QFZFVW)

BYTEBAY$17.064.0★2,72312%▲rising

3
![OCEANPAX 6.5ft Cat Scat Mat with Soft Spikes Humane Indoor/Outdoor Cat Deterrent Mat for Garden Countertops & Furniture 78 x 11 Plastic Repellent Strip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGkP5OrLL.jpg) [**OCEANPAX 6.5ft Cat Scat Mat with Soft Spikes Humane Indoor/Outdoor Cat Deterrent Mat for Garden Countertops & Furniture 78 x 11 Plastic Repellent Strip**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SDCK7WJ)

OCEANPAX$17.364.0★5,84611%▲rising

4
![Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Gd02zprL.jpg) [**Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBST91J)

Ley's$17.614.0★3,4996%▼falling

5
![Aocoray 8 Pack Cat Deterrent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat Pet Deterrent Training Mats Keep Cats/Dogs Away Plastic Mats with Spikes 12 Sq.ft 16 x 13 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4105rC5ZzGL.jpg) [**Aocoray 8 Pack Cat Deterrent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat Pet Deterrent Training Mats Keep Cats/Dogs Away Plastic Mats with Spikes 12 Sq.ft 16 x 13 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHPKD82Y)

Aocoray$14.104.1★1,0826%—flat

6
![Pomeat 10 PCS Scat Mat for Cats Indoor 16 x 12 with Spikes Sprickle Digging Deterrent for Dogs Outdoor for Garden and Fence with 7 Staples](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519-B+DryqL.jpg) [**Pomeat 10 PCS Scat Mat for Cats Indoor 16 x 12 with Spikes Sprickle Digging Deterrent for Dogs Outdoor for Garden and Fence with 7 Staples**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4XL3KC)

pomeat$20.294.2★1,4855%▼falling

7
![CIIC Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Deterrent Spike Outside Anti Robin Defender Outdoor to Keep Birds Away Roof Fence Window Nest 18.7 Feet(5.7m) Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5173BEpXXiL.jpg) [**CIIC Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Deterrent Spike Outside Anti Robin Defender Outdoor to Keep Birds Away Roof Fence Window Nest 18.7 Feet(5.7m) Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBRX4G3C)

CIIC$27.574.2★1,6685%▲rising

8
![Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16x13 Inch Cat Deterrent Mat with Spikes Indoor/Outdoor Pet Training Mat Humane Repellent Animals Keep Pets Off Furniture Gardens & Lawns](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414duY4nGSL.jpg) [**Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16x13 Inch Cat Deterrent Mat with Spikes Indoor/Outdoor Pet Training Mat Humane Repellent Animals Keep Pets Off Furniture Gardens & Lawns**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VZZL7L)

Ley's$16.644.0★3074%▼falling

9
![Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16 X 13 in Digging Deterrent for Dogs Cat Deterrent with Spikes Outdoor & Indoor Anti Cat Mat for Yard Garden Fence Animal Barrier](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ptE9VIO1L.jpg) [**Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16 X 13 in Digging Deterrent for Dogs Cat Deterrent with Spikes Outdoor & Indoor Anti Cat Mat for Yard Garden Fence Animal Barrier**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1BFKM16)

Ley's$21.454.4★2043%—flat

10

![Tapix Cat Scat Mat with Spikes (8 ft.) Cat Deterrent Strips for Garden Yard & Furniture Indoor & Outdoor 6 Staples Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jkugwt3OL.jpg) [**Tapix Cat Scat Mat with Spikes (8 ft.) Cat Deterrent Strips for Garden Yard & Furniture Indoor & Outdoor 6 Staples Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V2JMXX2)

Tapix$17.744.2★2,4443%▼falling

11

![BORHOOD Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Deterrent for Small Birds Raccoon Cats Defender for Outside to Keep Squirrel Away Plastic Fence Spike for Railing and Roof-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hpQZj13XL.jpg) [**BORHOOD Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Deterrent for Small Birds Raccoon Cats Defender for Outside to Keep Squirrel Away Plastic Fence Spike for Railing and Roof-Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWGJYKNJ)

BORHOOD$29.674.2★4463%▲rising

12

![12 Pack Scat Mats for Cats with Interlocking Design Adjustable Safe Spike Mat for Protective Deterrent 16x13 Inch Indoor Outdoor All-Season Repellent](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bhzCWnLiL.jpg) [**12 Pack Scat Mats for Cats with Interlocking Design Adjustable Safe Spike Mat for Protective Deterrent 16x13 Inch Indoor Outdoor All-Season Repellent**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9JMPJMS)

BYTEBAY$15.824.2★1583%▲rising

13

![Bird Spikes for Outside 12pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Bird Deterrent Anti-Climb Spikes for Outside Anti Animal Defender Spikes Outdoor to Keep Birds Away for Window Roof Fence Railing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Uu5mwrCbL.jpg) [**Bird Spikes for Outside 12pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Bird Deterrent Anti-Climb Spikes for Outside Anti Animal Defender Spikes Outdoor to Keep Birds Away for Window Roof Fence Railing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKGQBPG8)

RGBRW$16.764.2★252%▲rising

14

![Petfolio 12 Pack Black Cat Spike Mat - 16 x 13 Scat Mat for Cats with 1 Spike is A Perfect Pet Deterrent for Indoor & Outdoor Cat Repellent to Deter Feral Cats & Dogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qJidUNnEL.jpg) [**Petfolio 12 Pack Black Cat Spike Mat - 16 x 13 Scat Mat for Cats with 1 Spike is A Perfect Pet Deterrent for Indoor & Outdoor Cat Repellent to Deter Feral Cats & Dogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR79LMM2)

Petfolio$19.454.0★2,2462%▲rising

15

![PestFlee Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Cat Squirrel Raccoon Animal Deterrent Spikes Anti-Climb for Outside Anti-Animal Defender Spikes to Keep Birds Away Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cbSyIxeJL.jpg) [**PestFlee Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Cat Squirrel Raccoon Animal Deterrent Spikes Anti-Climb for Outside Anti-Animal Defender Spikes to Keep Birds Away Brown**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX18WSL3)

PestFlee$29.354.3★1002%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 29 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Petfolio 12 Pack Scat Mat for Cats - 16 x 13 Inch Cat Spike Mat with 1 Inch Spike is A Perfect Pet Training Mat Device for Cat Repellent Indoor & Outdoor to Deter Cats & Other Animals for All Seasons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bUQoFxodL.jpg)**Petfolio 12 Pack Scat Mat for Cats - 16 x 13 Inch Cat Spike Mat with 1 Inch Spike is A Perfect Pet Training Mat Device for Cat Repellent Indoor & Outdoor to Deter Cats & Other Animals for All Seasons** Petfolio**$19.36**4.0★2,246 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQRYLYP) [![BYTEBAY 12 Pack Cat Repellent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat for Cats&Dogs Keep Away Pest Plastic Mats with Spikes 16 x 13 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ie9o2v7WL.jpg)**BYTEBAY 12 Pack Cat Repellent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat for Cats&Dogs Keep Away Pest Plastic Mats with Spikes 16 x 13 Inches** BYTEBAY**$17.06**4.0★2,723 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9QFZFVW) [![OCEANPAX 6.5ft Cat Scat Mat with Soft Spikes Humane Indoor/Outdoor Cat Deterrent Mat for Garden Countertops & Furniture 78 x 11 Plastic Repellent Strip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGkP5OrLL.jpg)**OCEANPAX 6.5ft Cat Scat Mat with Soft Spikes Humane Indoor/Outdoor Cat Deterrent Mat for Garden Countertops & Furniture 78 x 11 Plastic Repellent Strip** OCEANPAX**$17.36**4.0★5,846 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SDCK7WJ) [![Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Gd02zprL.jpg)**Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier** Ley's**$17.61**4.0★3,499 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBST91J) [![Aocoray 8 Pack Cat Deterrent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat Pet Deterrent Training Mats Keep Cats/Dogs Away Plastic Mats with Spikes 12 Sq.ft 16 x 13 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4105rC5ZzGL.jpg)**Aocoray 8 Pack Cat Deterrent Outdoor/Indoor Scat Mat Pet Deterrent Training Mats Keep Cats/Dogs Away Plastic Mats with Spikes 12 Sq.ft 16 x 13 Inches** Aocoray**$14.10**4.1★1,082 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHPKD82Y) [![Pomeat 10 PCS Scat Mat for Cats Indoor 16 x 12 with Spikes Sprickle Digging Deterrent for Dogs Outdoor for Garden and Fence with 7 Staples](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519-B+DryqL.jpg)**Pomeat 10 PCS Scat Mat for Cats Indoor 16 x 12 with Spikes Sprickle Digging Deterrent for Dogs Outdoor for Garden and Fence with 7 Staples** pomeat**$20.29**4.2★1,485 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P4XL3KC) [![CIIC Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Deterrent Spike Outside Anti Robin Defender Outdoor to Keep Birds Away Roof Fence Window Nest 18.7 Feet(5.7m) Brown](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5173BEpXXiL.jpg)**CIIC Bird Spikes 20 Pack Pigeon Squirrel Raccoon Cat Deterrent Spike Outside Anti Robin Defender Outdoor to Keep Birds Away Roof Fence Window Nest 18.7 Feet(5.7m) Brown** CIIC**$27.57**4.2★1,668 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBRX4G3C) [![Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16x13 Inch Cat Deterrent Mat with Spikes Indoor/Outdoor Pet Training Mat Humane Repellent Animals Keep Pets Off Furniture Gardens & Lawns](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414duY4nGSL.jpg)**Leys 10 Pack Scat Mat for Cats 16x13 Inch Cat Deterrent Mat with Spikes Indoor/Outdoor Pet Training Mat Humane Repellent Animals Keep Pets Off Furniture Gardens & Lawns** Ley's**$16.64**4.0★307 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VZZL7L)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Excellent product; it performs its function perfectly”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Ease of use”*

**Pest/Insect Control**8%

*“It helps keep animals away from your garden”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Very affordable”*

**Strength**6%

*“The mats are sturdy”*

**Durability**5%

*“The material appears durable”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Easy assembly”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“The material appears durable”*

**Pet Friendly**4%

*“These worked very well for keeping pets off the furniture”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**36%

*“Does not work as intended”*

**Pest/Insect Control**10%

*“Does not deter squirrels at all”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“I wish they were a little less expensive”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“Issues with Adhesive”*

**Sharpness**3%

*“They seem quite sharp on my hands”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“They need to be made larger”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Extremely cheap material- dont buy”*

**Escape Proof**2%

*“Doesnt work will not deter my cats they walk on it like nothing”*

**Strength**2%

*“They are very flimsy”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“They're cheap quality wise”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall19% - Size-Overall14% - Sharpness13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Escape Proof7% - Material Quality6% - Strength4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Adhesion/Stickiness3% - Compatibility-Overall3%