--- title: "selamectin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/selamectin" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:41:11.075Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($106K/yr) — selamectin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($106K/yr) — selamectin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "selamectin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **selamectin** **Skip it****50/100 ** a small market ($106K/yr) — selamectin doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$106K** **Growth (1y)** **+152.5%** **Products** **25** **Brands** **15** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **41** **Price range** **$5.72–$78.46** **Returns** **0.4%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **71** ×0.30 Competition **53** ×0.20 Quality gap **67** ×0.10 Returns **97** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 103 weeks — +152.5% year over year. 2K774.5Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - TevraPet43% - Revolution Plus8% - PetArmor8% - Advantage7% - Amazon Basics6% - Advecta5% - Other (9 brands)24% The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 41 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▲rising was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **41** **Top 5 brand share** **71%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![TevraPet FirstAct Plus Flea and Tick Topical for Cats over 1.5lbs 3 Dose Waterproof Flea and Tick Control/Prevention for 3 Months](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jhvImOekL.jpg) [**TevraPet FirstAct Plus Flea and Tick Topical for Cats over 1.5lbs 3 Dose Waterproof Flea and Tick Control/Prevention for 3 Months**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKS14PS) TevraPet$19.984.0★14,48718%▲rising 2 ![TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Large Cats 9+ lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q7PGZDAdL.jpg) [**TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Large Cats 9+ lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9GX4XR) TevraPet$28.614.2★18,68515%▼falling 3 ![TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Small and Medium Cats 5-9 lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SPjEfflIL.jpg) [**TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Small and Medium Cats 5-9 lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9GNRC2) TevraPet$28.334.2★18,6858%—flat 4 ![Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41O-HNSTFCL.jpg) [**Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWHRDMT4) Revolution Plus$32.384.7★408%▲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★1,7755%▲rising 6 ![PetArmor Plus Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats over 1.5 lbs Cat Flea and Tick Treatment 6 Doses Waterproof Topical Fast Acting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b-ZpQACCL.jpg) [**PetArmor Plus Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats over 1.5 lbs Cat Flea and Tick Treatment 6 Doses Waterproof Topical Fast Acting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0BZQQO) PetArmor$35.584.2★61,2595%▲rising 7 ![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★7,2315%▲rising 8 ![Selarid (selamectin) | Cats 5.1-15 lbs | 6-Month Supply | Flea Heartworm Roundworm Hookworm and Ear Mite Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QzMG7Wo7L.jpg) [**Selarid (selamectin) | Cats 5.1-15 lbs | 6-Month Supply | Flea Heartworm Roundworm Hookworm and Ear Mite Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR67HVZC) Selarid$69.880.0★04%▲rising 9 ![Advecta Plus Topical Flea Treatment for Cats and Kittens Flea Prevention and Control Small & Large Fast-Acting Waterproof Drops 4-Month Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QNr3kxLbL.jpg) [**Advecta Plus Topical Flea Treatment for Cats and Kittens Flea Prevention and Control Small & Large Fast-Acting Waterproof Drops 4-Month Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C47QGRW) Advecta$24.184.2★12,7634%▲rising 10 ![Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats & Kittens Topical Cat Flea and Tick Treatment Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting 6-Dose Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518VFVlyo6L.jpg) [**Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats & Kittens Topical Cat Flea and Tick Treatment Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting 6-Dose Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6L36DVW) Articats$27.463.9★2663%▲rising 11 ![Advantage II Large Cat Vet-Recommended Flea Treatment & Prevention | Cats Over 9 lbs. | 2-Month Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513aulaWKrL.jpg) [**Advantage II Large Cat Vet-Recommended Flea Treatment & Prevention | Cats Over 9 lbs. | 2-Month Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N7DEFH6) Advantage$31.724.5★78,6443%▲rising 12 ![Dust Mite Killer Spray by Mite-B-Gone 16oz | Naturally Kills Human Mites Chicken Bird Dust Spider Rat Turkey Carpet Mites | Family & Pet Safe Treatment for Homes Furniture Bedding & Farms](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wzXU0Tk2L.jpg) [**Dust Mite Killer Spray by Mite-B-Gone 16oz | Naturally Kills Human Mites Chicken Bird Dust Spider Rat Turkey Carpet Mites | Family & Pet Safe Treatment for Homes Furniture Bedding & Farms**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKM16ZPL) Naturasil$24.714.2★2,9563%—flat 13 ![PetArmor Ear Mite Treatment for Cats Ear Mite Medicine Kills Ticks and Ear Mites to Relieve Itchiness Ear Mite Drops Sooths Ears with Aloe 3oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zuqCIsC3L.jpg) [**PetArmor Ear Mite Treatment for Cats Ear Mite Medicine Kills Ticks and Ear Mites to Relieve Itchiness Ear Mite Drops Sooths Ears with Aloe 3oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0126F71J4) PetArmor$5.724.3★15,6263%▼falling 14 ![FRONTLINE Plus Flea & Tick Spot Treatment for Cat & Kitten (Green) Count of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dCAf46o0L.jpg) [**FRONTLINE Plus Flea & Tick Spot Treatment for Cat & Kitten (Green) Count of 3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J1F76) Frontline$35.614.3★50,1902%—flat 15 ![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★3,3632%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 25 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 25 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![TevraPet FirstAct Plus Flea and Tick Topical for Cats over 1.5lbs 3 Dose Waterproof Flea and Tick Control/Prevention for 3 Months](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jhvImOekL.jpg)**TevraPet FirstAct Plus Flea and Tick Topical for Cats over 1.5lbs 3 Dose Waterproof Flea and Tick Control/Prevention for 3 Months** TevraPet**$19.98**4.0★14,487 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKS14PS) [![TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Large Cats 9+ lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q7PGZDAdL.jpg)**TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Large Cats 9+ lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control** TevraPet**$28.61**4.2★18,685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9GX4XR) [![TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Small and Medium Cats 5-9 lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SPjEfflIL.jpg)**TevraPet Actispot II Flea Treatment for Small and Medium Cats 5-9 lbs | 6 Doses | Powerful Prevention and Control Clear** TevraPet**$28.33**4.2★18,685 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R9GNRC2) [![Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41O-HNSTFCL.jpg)**Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner Topical Solution) for Cats 5.6-11 lbs (Orange) 1 Tube** Revolution Plus**$32.38**4.7★40 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWHRDMT4) [![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) [![PetArmor Plus Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats over 1.5 lbs Cat Flea and Tick Treatment 6 Doses Waterproof Topical Fast Acting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b-ZpQACCL.jpg)**PetArmor Plus Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats over 1.5 lbs Cat Flea and Tick Treatment 6 Doses Waterproof Topical Fast Acting** PetArmor**$35.58**4.2★61,259 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0BZQQO) [![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) [![Selarid (selamectin) | Cats 5.1-15 lbs | 6-Month Supply | Flea Heartworm Roundworm Hookworm and Ear Mite Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QzMG7Wo7L.jpg)**Selarid (selamectin) | Cats 5.1-15 lbs | 6-Month Supply | Flea Heartworm Roundworm Hookworm and Ear Mite Protection** Selarid**$69.88**0.0★0 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR67HVZC) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Value For Money**27% *“Excellent value for money”* **Quality-Overall**16% *“Excellent product”* **Ease Of Use**11% *“Easy to use”* **Allergies**7% *“it doesn't irritates my cats skin”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As advertised”* **Pet Friendly**5% *“Pet safe”* **Efficiency**3% *“It works great”* **Smell**3% *“No offensive smell”* **Time Taken**2% *“Works fast”* **Strength**1% *“Effective”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**44% *“Does not work as advertised”* **Allergies**13% *“Allergic reaction”* **Value For Money**11% *“too expensive”* **Durability**6% *“Does not last”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“This is poor quality”* **Indigestion**3% *“coughed for 1 week”* **Smell**2% *“This smells like gasoline”* **Pest/Insect Control**1% *“Doesn't kill clover mites”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**1% *“Does not work as advertised”* **Ease Of Use**1% *“Unable to open”* #### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall36% - Value For Money15% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Size-Overall12% - Leak-Proof6% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Product Condition2% - Spray/Flow1% - Weight Heavy1% - Compatibility-Overall1%