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# **green lipped mussels for cats**

**Skip it****42/100 **

a small market ($64K/yr) — green lipped mussels for cats doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$64K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+177.4%**

**Products**

**12**

**Brands**

**9**

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**50**

**Price range**

**$3.68–$23.48**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**15**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +177.4% year over year.

3K1KPrime Day '24Spike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Competition**

- Temptations30% - Whole Life Pet Products27% - PureBites19% - Fresh Is Best8% - Vital Essentials4% - Northwest Naturals4% - Other (3 brands)8%

The top 5 products capture 80% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 9 brands and 50 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**50**

**Top 5 brand share**

**88%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Whole Life Cat Just One Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Shrimp Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - .7 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N8KCoYTjL.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Shrimp Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - .7 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM5CYH)

Whole Life Pet Products$5.194.0★24027%—flat

2
![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 16 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NzXPIvoYL.jpg) [**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 16 oz. Tub**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGXQ1WC)

Temptations$6.844.8★21,80423%▲rising

3
![PureBites Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats 1 Ingredient Made in USA 0.8oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VyvMdHXsL.jpg) [**PureBites Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats 1 Ingredient Made in USA 0.8oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94P9Q3R)

PureBites$12.424.4★31315%—flat

4
![Fresh Is Best Wild Pacific Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats Raw Freeze Dried Shrimp for Cats and Dogs in Resealable Zipper Bag High-Protein Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g9kl+NOuL.jpg) [**Fresh Is Best Wild Pacific Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats Raw Freeze Dried Shrimp for Cats and Dogs in Resealable Zipper Bag High-Protein Made in the USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4YBJXX)

Fresh Is Best$23.484.1★368%▲rising

5
![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 6.3 oz. Pouch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jnsIn3gJL.jpg) [**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 6.3 oz. Pouch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6IIMEM)

Temptations$3.684.8★21,8047%▲rising

6
![Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze-Dried Shrimp Treats for Dogs and Cats - Bite-Sized Pieces - Healthy 1 Ingredient Human Grade Pet Food All Natural Proudly Made in USA 1 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hMtKDjzkL.jpg) [**Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze-Dried Shrimp Treats for Dogs and Cats - Bite-Sized Pieces - Healthy 1 Ingredient Human Grade Pet Food All Natural Proudly Made in USA 1 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NP7ZMJM)

Northwest Naturals$11.713.8★4684%▼falling

7
![PureBites Freeze-Dried Cat Treats with Shrimp .53 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F-Av3GYhL.jpg) [**PureBites Freeze-Dried Cat Treats with Shrimp .53 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ET02D2U)

PureBites$16.614.4★2,8464%▲rising

8
![Arya Sit! - Freeze-Dried Single Ingredient Dog Treats (Baby Shrimp)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315YOw5o9IL.jpg) [**Arya Sit! - Freeze-Dried Single Ingredient Dog Treats (Baby Shrimp)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPVW9KXF)

Arya Sit!$16.874.4★1083%▼falling

9
![Single Ingredient Shrimp Treats - 0.65oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416zAJ+FGGL.jpg) [**Single Ingredient Shrimp Treats - 0.65oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPZQNNTG)

grandma lucy's$13.634.4★1413%▼falling

10

![Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats | Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free Healthy Treats for Cats 1 oz Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fG0eZNTyL.jpg) [**Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats | Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free Healthy Treats for Cats 1 oz Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYMSQZQ)

Vital Essentials$10.864.4★8,1923%▲rising

11

![BLACK FOX Freeze-Dried Antarctic Krill Dog Treats & Cat Treats | Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper & Dog Food Topper | 1.5oz | Single Ingredient Grain-Free Human Grade | Omega-3 Astaxanthin | Joint Care](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419UEkTpuwL.jpg) [**BLACK FOX Freeze-Dried Antarctic Krill Dog Treats & Cat Treats | Freeze-Dried Cat Food Topper & Dog Food Topper | 1.5oz | Single Ingredient Grain-Free Human Grade | Omega-3 Astaxanthin | Joint Care**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D21V9MJB)

BLACK FOX$9.654.2★622%—flat

12

![Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats | Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free Healthy Treats for Cats 0.5 oz Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-NHEiMMiL.jpg) [**Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Minnows Cat Treats | Single Ingredient | Premium Quality | Grain Free Healthy Treats for Cats 0.5 oz Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWBK16NH)

Vital Essentials$7.544.4★8,1922%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 12 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Whole Life Cat Just One Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Shrimp Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - .7 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N8KCoYTjL.jpg)**Whole Life Cat Just One Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Shrimp Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - .7 oz (Pack of 1)** Whole Life Pet Products**$5.19**4.0★240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM5CYH) [![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 16 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NzXPIvoYL.jpg)**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 16 oz. Tub** Temptations**$6.84**4.8★21,804 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGXQ1WC) [![PureBites Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats 1 Ingredient Made in USA 0.8oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VyvMdHXsL.jpg)**PureBites Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats 1 Ingredient Made in USA 0.8oz** PureBites**$12.42**4.4★313 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94P9Q3R) [![Fresh Is Best Wild Pacific Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats Raw Freeze Dried Shrimp for Cats and Dogs in Resealable Zipper Bag High-Protein Made in the USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g9kl+NOuL.jpg)**Fresh Is Best Wild Pacific Shrimp Freeze Dried Cat Treats Raw Freeze Dried Shrimp for Cats and Dogs in Resealable Zipper Bag High-Protein Made in the USA** Fresh Is Best**$23.48**4.1★36 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4YBJXX) [![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 6.3 oz. Pouch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jnsIn3gJL.jpg)**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Shrimpy Shrimp Flavor 6.3 oz. Pouch** Temptations**$3.68**4.8★21,804 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6IIMEM) [![Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze-Dried Shrimp Treats for Dogs and Cats - Bite-Sized Pieces - Healthy 1 Ingredient Human Grade Pet Food All Natural Proudly Made in USA 1 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hMtKDjzkL.jpg)**Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze-Dried Shrimp Treats for Dogs and Cats - Bite-Sized Pieces - Healthy 1 Ingredient Human Grade Pet Food All Natural Proudly Made in USA 1 Oz** Northwest Naturals**$11.71**3.8★468 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NP7ZMJM) [![PureBites Freeze-Dried Cat Treats with Shrimp .53 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F-Av3GYhL.jpg)**PureBites Freeze-Dried Cat Treats with Shrimp .53 oz** PureBites**$16.61**4.4★2,846 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ET02D2U) [![Arya Sit! - Freeze-Dried Single Ingredient Dog Treats (Baby Shrimp)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315YOw5o9IL.jpg)**Arya Sit! - Freeze-Dried Single Ingredient Dog Treats (Baby Shrimp)** Arya Sit!**$16.87**4.4★108 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPVW9KXF)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**46%

*“Cats Love It”*

**Taste-Overall**9%

*“She loves the taste”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Has good variety”*

**Flavor**5%

*“Great flavor”*

**Smell**5%

*“Doesnt stink too badly”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“well worth it”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Appreciate the bigger size”*

**Ingredients-Overall**3%

*“Super clean ingredients”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**2%

*“It's chewable from how soft it is”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Better than expected”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**18%

*“Kinda expensive”*

**Smell**18%

*“Bad smell”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“the bag looks small”*

**Moist/Dry**5%

*“Dried up”*

**Taste-Overall**5%

*“Cats wont even taste it”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**4%

*“The bag is not chew proof”*

**Indigestion**3%

*“this batch made my boy vomit every time he ate a piece of shrimp I had to throw it away after the third day straight”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“Not the best”*

**Flavor**2%

*“This is the first time I have tried the shrimp flavor”*

**Defective Material/Parts**1%

*“Product came damaged”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Smell19% - Size-Overall14% - Value For Money8% - Leak-Proof8% - Quality-Overall5% - Stale/Rotten/Spoiled5% - Flavor5% - Indigestion5% - Moist/Dry5% - Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing4%