--- title: "salmon cat treats — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/salmon-cat-treats" last_updated: "2026-07-10T21:18:05.342Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($214K/yr) — salmon cat treats doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($214K/yr) — salmon cat treats doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "salmon cat treats — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **salmon cat treats** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($214K/yr) — salmon cat treats doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$214K** **Growth (1y)** **+213.6%** **Products** **24** **Brands** **12** was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **55** **Price range** **$3.91–$26.20** **Returns** **0.0%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **11** ×0.30 Growth **78** ×0.30 Competition **48** ×0.20 Quality gap **46** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 92 weeks — +213.6% year over year. 3K2KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Oct '24Jan '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Feb, Mar, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - Whole Life Pet Products48% - Vital Essentials17% - Temptations11% - Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo5% - Chef Kitty3% - Just Try3% - Other (6 brands)12% The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 55 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▼falling was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **55** **Top 5 brand share** **85%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 2.5 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N4rUB-J3L.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 2.5 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K29LCKS) Whole Life Pet Products$11.924.5★73223%▼falling 2 ![Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats | Salmon Bites Single Protein | Premium Quality | Grain Free Crunchy Cat Treats 1.1 oz Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AvoTPiZYL.jpg) [**Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats | Salmon Bites Single Protein | Premium Quality | Grain Free Crunchy Cat Treats 1.1 oz Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWBV6158) Vital Essentials$6.764.2★2,02915%▼falling 3 ![Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 4 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vSW8qekyL.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 4 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATWNJIY) Whole Life Pet Products$14.704.3★2,4317%▲rising 4 ![Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TIGSl4WkL.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007THOA3K) Whole Life Pet Products$6.174.4★1,9127%▼falling 5 ![Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo | Salmon - 5oz. Bag | Freeze Dried Salmon Cat & Dog Treats | Healthy Single Ingredient Training Treats High Protein](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j5ZuGX1QL.jpg) [**Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo | Salmon - 5oz. Bag | Freeze Dried Salmon Cat & Dog Treats | Healthy Single Ingredient Training Treats High Protein**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FFHLUM) Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo$23.894.7★1,7505%▲rising 6 ![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 16 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417jO4+jJcL.jpg) [**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 16 oz. Tub**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLSARU0) Temptations$7.154.8★15,6804%—flat 7 ![Whole Life Cat Just One Tuna Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Tuna Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 3 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Kz3cU3LL.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Tuna Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Tuna Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 3 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCBRXVVJ) Whole Life Pet Products$14.054.6★1084%▲rising 8 ![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 30 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n9BFVDS4L.jpg) [**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 30 oz. Tub**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRZ20T9) Temptations$13.184.8★15,6804%▼falling 9 ![Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qW4aw-o+L.jpg) [**Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007THO6YS) Whole Life Pet Products$6.734.3★2,4313%▼falling 10 ![PureBites Freeze Dried Salmon Cat Treats 57g | 1 Ingredient | Made in USA (Packaging May Vary)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ll3p3styL.jpg) [**PureBites Freeze Dried Salmon Cat Treats 57g | 1 Ingredient | Made in USA (Packaging May Vary)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHB99HW) PureBites$12.434.1★4733%▼falling 11 ![Heckin Yum Freeze-Dried Salmon for Cats & Dogs|Skin & Coat Support Treats|Single Ingredient|Premium Belly-Cut Naturally Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids - 2.3oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sZY+jaWNL.jpg) [**Heckin Yum Freeze-Dried Salmon for Cats & Dogs|Skin & Coat Support Treats|Single Ingredient|Premium Belly-Cut Naturally Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids - 2.3oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7YMR66F) Heckin Yum$12.644.0★263%▲rising 12 ![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★8,1922%▲rising 13 ![Freeze Dried Salmon Cat Treats | 100% Wild Caught Salmon Dog Treats Grain- Free | High Protein Single Ingredient Cat & Dog Food Toppers | No Additives or Preservatives | Tested in USA | 1.4 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F0xgmi2ML.jpg) [**Freeze Dried Salmon Cat Treats | 100% Wild Caught Salmon Dog Treats Grain- Free | High Protein Single Ingredient Cat & Dog Food Toppers | No Additives or Preservatives | Tested in USA | 1.4 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFJ8JJBS) Chef Kitty$14.554.2★2352%▼falling 14 ![Just Try 6.7 oz Freeze-Dried Salmon Treats for Dogs & Cats - Single Ingredient High Protein Dog Treats - Grain-Free Rich in Omega-3 for Skin & Coat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w6i1cbhPL.jpg) [**Just Try 6.7 oz Freeze-Dried Salmon Treats for Dogs & Cats - Single Ingredient High Protein Dog Treats - Grain-Free Rich in Omega-3 for Skin & Coat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN48H5HB) Just Try$18.264.5★232%▲rising 15 ![Shameless Pets Crunchy Cat Treats - Kitty Treats for Cats with Skin & Coat Support Natural Ingredients Kitten Treats with Real Salmon Healthy Flavored Feline Snacks - Yam Good Salmon 1-Pk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-QHayofNL.jpg) [**Shameless Pets Crunchy Cat Treats - Kitty Treats for Cats with Skin & Coat Support Natural Ingredients Kitten Treats with Real Salmon Healthy Flavored Feline Snacks - Yam Good Salmon 1-Pk**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3MSWWC7) Shameless Pets$3.914.4★6582%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 24 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 24 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 2.5 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N4rUB-J3L.jpg)**Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 2.5 oz (Pack of 1)** Whole Life Pet Products**$11.92**4.5★732 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K29LCKS) [![Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats | Salmon Bites Single Protein | Premium Quality | Grain Free Crunchy Cat Treats 1.1 oz Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AvoTPiZYL.jpg)**Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Cat Treats | Salmon Bites Single Protein | Premium Quality | Grain Free Crunchy Cat Treats 1.1 oz Bag** Vital Essentials**$6.76**4.2★2,029 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWBV6158) [![Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 4 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vSW8qekyL.jpg)**Whole Life Cat Just One Chicken Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Chicken Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 4 oz (Pack of 1)** Whole Life Pet Products**$14.70**4.3★2,431 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATWNJIY) [![Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TIGSl4WkL.jpg)**Whole Life Cat Just One Salmon Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Salmon Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 1 oz (Pack of 1)** Whole Life Pet Products**$6.17**4.4★1,912 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007THOA3K) [![Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo | Salmon - 5oz. Bag | Freeze Dried Salmon Cat & Dog Treats | Healthy Single Ingredient Training Treats High Protein](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j5ZuGX1QL.jpg)**Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo | Salmon - 5oz. Bag | Freeze Dried Salmon Cat & Dog Treats | Healthy Single Ingredient Training Treats High Protein** Life Essentials by Cat-Man-Doo**$23.89**4.7★1,750 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FFHLUM) [![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 16 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417jO4+jJcL.jpg)**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 16 oz. Tub** Temptations**$7.15**4.8★15,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLSARU0) [![Whole Life Cat Just One Tuna Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Tuna Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 3 oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Kz3cU3LL.jpg)**Whole Life Cat Just One Tuna Freeze Dried Cat Treats - Human Grade High Protein Food Healthy Training Snacks Freeze Dried Tuna Food Toppers USA Made Natural Treats - 3 oz (Pack of 1)** Whole Life Pet Products**$14.05**4.6★108 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCBRXVVJ) [![Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 30 oz. Tub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n9BFVDS4L.jpg)**Temptations Cat Treats Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treats Savory Salmon Flavor 30 oz. Tub** Temptations**$13.18**4.8★15,680 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRZ20T9) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**47% *“Cat Approved”* **Taste-Overall**10% *“GREAT TREATS FOR YOUR CAT”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Excellent product”* **Ingredients-Overall**5% *“Super clean ingredients”* **Value For Money**4% *“Decent price”* **Smell**3% *“It smells so yummy too”* **Flavor**3% *“Nice flavors for cat”* **Size-Overall**3% *“Theyre the perfect size”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**1% *“Great snack for kitty”* **Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**1% *“crunchy than chewy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Value For Money**17% *“not for the price”* **Smell**15% *“Smells rancid”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Too big”* **Hard Feel**5% *“Hard as a rock”* **Moist/Dry**5% *“it seems very dry and flaky”* **Taste-Overall**4% *“Cats wont even taste it”* **Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**4% *“The bag is not chew proof”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Not the best”* **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”* **Flavor**3% *“it just said salmon flavor way down in the middle of the ingredients list”* #### **Top return reasons**- Smell17% - Value For Money13% - Size-Overall10% - Ingredients-Overall10% - Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing8% - Hard Feel8% - Stale/Rotten/Spoiled5% - Quality-Overall5% - Taste-Overall4% - Flavor3%