--- title: "high calorie cat food weight gain — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (58/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/high-calorie-cat-food-weight-gain" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:42:01.845Z" locale: en meta: description: "high calorie cat food weight gain shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($553K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "high calorie cat food weight gain shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($553K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "high calorie cat food weight gain — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (58/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **high calorie cat food weight gain** **Worth a look****58/100 ** high calorie cat food weight gain shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($553K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$553K** **Growth (1y)** **+200.5%** **Products** **23** **Brands** **19** was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **41** **Price range** **$9.65–$33.81** **Returns** **0.0%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Worth a look** Scored 58/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **26** ×0.30 Growth **77** ×0.30 Competition **59** ×0.20 Quality gap **56** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +200.5% year over year. 9K5KSpike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - Under the Weather27% - Vetoquinol16% - TOMLYN8% - Tiki Cat6% - INABA6% - VivaElixir6% - Other (13 brands)31% The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 19 brands and 41 sellers compete here. **Brands** **19 **▼falling was 21 a year ago **Sellers** **41** **Top 5 brand share** **63%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal - High-Calorie Nutritional Gel - Supports Daily Nutrition for Picky Eaters - Essential Nutrients & Vitamins for Cats & Dogs - Easy Feeding Oral Gel - 4.25 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319YbRYCnmL.jpg) [**Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal - High-Calorie Nutritional Gel - Supports Daily Nutrition for Picky Eaters - Essential Nutrients & Vitamins for Cats & Dogs - Easy Feeding Oral Gel - 4.25 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RI3ZG6) Vetoquinol$16.894.5★7,59116%▲rising 2 ![Under the Weather Ready Cal Powder for Cats | High-Calorie Weight Gainer & Appetite Stimulant | Cat Energy Booster Veterinarian-Approved Pet Supplement with Vitamins & Minerals | Chicken Flavor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41psuS-5KpL.jpg) [**Under the Weather Ready Cal Powder for Cats | High-Calorie Weight Gainer & Appetite Stimulant | Cat Energy Booster Veterinarian-Approved Pet Supplement with Vitamins & Minerals | Chicken Flavor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWP3FNSJ) Under the Weather$23.344.1★47411%▼falling 3 ![Under The Weather Pet | Ready Cal for Cats 100cc | High Calorie Supplement | Cat Weight Gainer and High Calorie Booster | 10 Vitamins 7 Minerals & Omega Fatty Acids (for Cats 100cc)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P1ePJ8DxL.jpg) [**Under The Weather Pet | Ready Cal for Cats 100cc | High Calorie Supplement | Cat Weight Gainer and High Calorie Booster | 10 Vitamins 7 Minerals & Omega Fatty Acids (for Cats 100cc)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FN5MLTY) Under the Weather$23.584.0★5,59110%▼falling 4 ![Tomlyn High Calorie Nutritional Gel for Cats (Nutri-Cal) 4.25 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DVMyFDrZL.jpg) [**Tomlyn High Calorie Nutritional Gel for Cats (Nutri-Cal) 4.25 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FO3R6K) TOMLYN$15.824.2★6,6978%▲rising 5 ![Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe 5.6 oz. (20/.28oz) (20 Sachets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j04gt-0iL.jpg) [**Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe 5.6 oz. (20/.28oz) (20 Sachets)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7XN4V25) Tiki Cat$10.664.5★5136%▲rising 6 ![High Calorie Nutrition Paste for Cats 12g x 30 Bars- Provides Weight gain and Appetite Support for picky or underweight Cats - Contains Taurine DHA Colostrum - Promotes Vitality and Healthy Growth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sQstkDUVL.jpg) [**High Calorie Nutrition Paste for Cats 12g x 30 Bars- Provides Weight gain and Appetite Support for picky or underweight Cats - Contains Taurine DHA Colostrum - Promotes Vitality and Healthy Growth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRN1WXL4) VivaElixir$29.844.4★446%▲rising 7 ![Solid Gold NutrientBoost Cat Food Toppers for Cats - High Protein Meal Topper & Crunchy Cat Treats for Indoor Cats w/Vitamins Minerals & Amino Acids for Gut Health & Immune Support - All Ages - 1lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nA9iRNLvL.jpg) [**Solid Gold NutrientBoost Cat Food Toppers for Cats - High Protein Meal Topper & Crunchy Cat Treats for Indoor Cats w/Vitamins Minerals & Amino Acids for Gut Health & Immune Support - All Ages - 1lb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQK4872) Solid Gold$9.654.5★7955%▲rising 8 ![Under the Weather Pet Electrolytes Ready Cal Plus Gel for Cats | Vet-Formulated High-Calorie Supplement for Cats & Kittens | Promotes Weight Gain & Boosts Energy for Sick Felines | 3.5 Oz Tube Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YmJdmcgIL.jpg) [**Under the Weather Pet Electrolytes Ready Cal Plus Gel for Cats | Vet-Formulated High-Calorie Supplement for Cats & Kittens | Promotes Weight Gain & Boosts Energy for Sick Felines | 3.5 Oz Tube Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3V558L) Under the Weather$21.824.2★3385%▼falling 9 ![Miracle Vet High-Calorie Weight Gainer for Dogs & Cats - Multivitamin Nutritional Supplement Gel Omega Fish Oil Calcium - Puppy Senior Prenatal Cat & Dog Vitamins Supplements for Weight Gain](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510TIbxuRAL.jpg) [**Miracle Vet High-Calorie Weight Gainer for Dogs & Cats - Multivitamin Nutritional Supplement Gel Omega Fish Oil Calcium - Puppy Senior Prenatal Cat & Dog Vitamins Supplements for Weight Gain**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BKVRPQ) Miracle Vet$25.904.0★6,0105%▼falling 10 ![Virbac REBOUND Recuperation Formula for Cats - Promotes the restoration of healthy digestion hydration and nutrition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31A+razfeoL.jpg) [**Virbac REBOUND Recuperation Formula for Cats - Promotes the restoration of healthy digestion hydration and nutrition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RC1V89) Virbac$18.954.4★3,5325%▲rising 11 ![INABA Churu for Senior 10+ Creamy Lickable Cat Treats with Taurine Vitamin E & C 0.5 Ounces Each 20 Tubes Tuna Variety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517Zc4EIT6L.jpg) [**INABA Churu for Senior 10+ Creamy Lickable Cat Treats with Taurine Vitamin E & C 0.5 Ounces Each 20 Tubes Tuna Variety**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDYM89PH) INABA$14.994.7★4464%▼falling 12 ![Tiki Cat Baby Thrive Chicken & Chicken Liver Mousse 5.6 oz. Pouch (20 Individual Servings)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mLmissuRL.jpg) [**Tiki Cat Baby Thrive Chicken & Chicken Liver Mousse 5.6 oz. Pouch (20 Individual Servings)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7XKRKZD) TIKI PETS$10.204.7★5053%▲rising 13 ![PetAg High Calorie Gel Supplement for Cats - 3.5 oz - Chicken Flavor - Provides Extra Calories for Cats 8 Weeks and Older - Easy to Digest](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31A5nyoXw2L.jpg) [**PetAg High Calorie Gel Supplement for Cats - 3.5 oz - Chicken Flavor - Provides Extra Calories for Cats 8 Weeks and Older - Easy to Digest**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728K8KQ9) PetAg$11.054.3★7353%—flat 14 ![Bovine Colostrum Nutritional Gel for Dog & Cat - High Calorie Supplement for Dogs and Cats Support Appetite for Cat Immune Support Dog Weight Gainer Senior Dogs Cats Supplement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ULLrFaV3L.jpg) [**Bovine Colostrum Nutritional Gel for Dog & Cat - High Calorie Supplement for Dogs and Cats Support Appetite for Cat Immune Support Dog Weight Gainer Senior Dogs Cats Supplement**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTK97L7Q) YoYoBay$13.224.5★4413%▼falling 15 ![INABA Churu for Senior 10+ Creamy Lickable Cat Treats with Taurine Vitamin E & C 0.5 Ounces Each 20 Tubes Chicken Variety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5140C0iAM2L.jpg) [**INABA Churu for Senior 10+ Creamy Lickable Cat Treats with Taurine Vitamin E & C 0.5 Ounces Each 20 Tubes Chicken Variety**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDYZTDJK) INABA$13.254.8★6102%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 23 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 23 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal - High-Calorie Nutritional Gel - Supports Daily Nutrition for Picky Eaters - Essential Nutrients & Vitamins for Cats & Dogs - Easy Feeding Oral Gel - 4.25 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319YbRYCnmL.jpg)**Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal - High-Calorie Nutritional Gel - Supports Daily Nutrition for Picky Eaters - Essential Nutrients & Vitamins for Cats & Dogs - Easy Feeding Oral Gel - 4.25 oz** Vetoquinol**$16.89**4.5★7,591 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RI3ZG6) [![Under the Weather Ready Cal Powder for Cats | High-Calorie Weight Gainer & Appetite Stimulant | Cat Energy Booster Veterinarian-Approved Pet Supplement with Vitamins & Minerals | Chicken Flavor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41psuS-5KpL.jpg)**Under the Weather Ready Cal Powder for Cats | High-Calorie Weight Gainer & Appetite Stimulant | Cat Energy Booster Veterinarian-Approved Pet Supplement with Vitamins & Minerals | Chicken Flavor** Under the Weather**$23.34**4.1★474 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWP3FNSJ) [![Under The Weather Pet | Ready Cal for Cats 100cc | High Calorie Supplement | Cat Weight Gainer and High Calorie Booster | 10 Vitamins 7 Minerals & Omega Fatty Acids (for Cats 100cc)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P1ePJ8DxL.jpg)**Under The Weather Pet | Ready Cal for Cats 100cc | High Calorie Supplement | Cat Weight Gainer and High Calorie Booster | 10 Vitamins 7 Minerals & Omega Fatty Acids (for Cats 100cc)** Under the Weather**$23.58**4.0★5,591 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FN5MLTY) [![Tomlyn High Calorie Nutritional Gel for Cats (Nutri-Cal) 4.25 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DVMyFDrZL.jpg)**Tomlyn High Calorie Nutritional Gel for Cats (Nutri-Cal) 4.25 oz** TOMLYN**$15.82**4.2★6,697 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FO3R6K) [![Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe 5.6 oz. (20/.28oz) (20 Sachets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j04gt-0iL.jpg)**Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe 5.6 oz. (20/.28oz) (20 Sachets)** Tiki Cat**$10.66**4.5★513 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7XN4V25) [![High Calorie Nutrition Paste for Cats 12g x 30 Bars- Provides Weight gain and Appetite Support for picky or underweight Cats - Contains Taurine DHA Colostrum - Promotes Vitality and Healthy Growth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sQstkDUVL.jpg)**High Calorie Nutrition Paste for Cats 12g x 30 Bars- Provides Weight gain and Appetite Support for picky or underweight Cats - Contains Taurine DHA Colostrum - Promotes Vitality and Healthy Growth** VivaElixir**$29.84**4.4★44 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRN1WXL4) [![Solid Gold NutrientBoost Cat Food Toppers for Cats - High Protein Meal Topper & Crunchy Cat Treats for Indoor Cats w/Vitamins Minerals & Amino Acids for Gut Health & Immune Support - All Ages - 1lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nA9iRNLvL.jpg)**Solid Gold NutrientBoost Cat Food Toppers for Cats - High Protein Meal Topper & Crunchy Cat Treats for Indoor Cats w/Vitamins Minerals & Amino Acids for Gut Health & Immune Support - All Ages - 1lb** Solid Gold**$9.65**4.5★795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQK4872) [![Under the Weather Pet Electrolytes Ready Cal Plus Gel for Cats | Vet-Formulated High-Calorie Supplement for Cats & Kittens | Promotes Weight Gain & Boosts Energy for Sick Felines | 3.5 Oz Tube Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YmJdmcgIL.jpg)**Under the Weather Pet Electrolytes Ready Cal Plus Gel for Cats | Vet-Formulated High-Calorie Supplement for Cats & Kittens | Promotes Weight Gain & Boosts Energy for Sick Felines | 3.5 Oz Tube Pack** Under the Weather**$21.82**4.2★338 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3V558L) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**37% *“Cats love it”* **Taste-Overall**11% *“She seems to enjoy the taste”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Excellent product”* **Value For Money**8% *“Good price”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Ease of use”* **Flavor**4% *“My cats and dogs enjoy the flavor of this”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Exactly as pictured”* **Ingredients-Overall**3% *“the ingredients room simple”* **Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**2% *“had no problem eating it”* **Moist/Dry**2% *“is very well hydrated”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Smell**16% *“It also has a weird vinegar smell”* **Value For Money**12% *“Not much product for the price”* **Taste-Overall**9% *“Not tasty”* **Functionality-Overall**8% *“they didnt help”* **Indigestion**7% *“it just gave him an upset tummy”* **Thickness**6% *“This gel is incredibly thick”* **Flavor**5% *“wants nothing to do with cheese flavor”* **Size-Overall**5% *“The container is larger than I expected”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“This vitamin was very sticky”* **Allergies**3% *“Slight allergy”* #### **Top return reasons**- Flavor31% - Smell16% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Functionality-Overall6% - Certifications6% - Value For Money6% - Moist/Dry6% - Ingredients-Overall6% - Size-Overall6% - Taste-Overall3%