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# **weight management wet cat food**

**Skip it****43/100 **

a small market ($58K/yr) — weight management wet cat food doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$58K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+233.1%**

**Products**

**11**

**Brands**

**6**

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**22**

**Price range**

**$15.44–$77.07**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**25**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**34**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Competition**

- ROYAL CANIN73% - Purina Pro Plan8% - Hill's Science Diet8% - Purina ONE5% - IAMS3% - Blue Buffalo3%

The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 6 brands and 22 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **▼falling

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**22**

**Top 5 brand share**

**97%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zhrp1Ep+L.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KOCHHJU)

ROYAL CANIN$41.634.8★1,54133%▲rising

2
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 3 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q2ysukn5L.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 3 lb Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030E1WMS)

ROYAL CANIN$28.314.8★1,54113%▲rising

3
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413X8skDMsL.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 12)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077YB7FLD)

ROYAL CANIN$27.984.5★26712%▲rising

4
![Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Variety Pack Entrees in Gravy Wet Cat Food 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nXrnYtfML.jpg) [**Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Variety Pack Entrees in Gravy Wet Cat Food 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3R8LSZN)

Purina Pro Plan$44.724.7★1748%—flat

5
![Hills Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Wet Cat Food Variety Pack Vegetable & Chicken and Liver & Chicken 2.9 oz. Cans 12-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FLd9+USHL.jpg) [**Hills Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Wet Cat Food Variety Pack Vegetable & Chicken and Liver & Chicken 2.9 oz. Cans 12-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T17XY3S)

Hill's Science Diet$25.644.2★4738%▼falling

6
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3166oqcjS1L.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 24)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037XGSLW)

ROYAL CANIN$55.294.6★4627%▼falling

7
![Purina ONE Natural Weight Control Wet Cat Food Ideal Weight Tender Salmon Recipe - (24) 3 oz. Pull-Top Cans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dSV7cljFL.jpg) [**Purina ONE Natural Weight Control Wet Cat Food Ideal Weight Tender Salmon Recipe - (24) 3 oz. Pull-Top Cans**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPMAK2Y)

Purina ONE$30.624.3★5565%▼falling

8
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 14 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zhrp1Ep+L.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 14 lb Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015W5Y1HK)

ROYAL CANIN$77.074.8★1,5414%▼falling

9
![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Appetite Control Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ndKY4EhfL.jpg) [**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Appetite Control Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094S2O08)

ROYAL CANIN$41.654.7★1,9144%—flat

10

![IAMS Perfect Portions Grain Free Wet Cat Food Indoor Adult Cat Food Wet Cuts in Gravy Variety Pack: Tuna & Salmon Recipe 1.98 lb. (Pack of 1) Twin-Pack Trays](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aZlCDer0S.jpg) [**IAMS Perfect Portions Grain Free Wet Cat Food Indoor Adult Cat Food Wet Cuts in Gravy Variety Pack: Tuna & Salmon Recipe 1.98 lb. (Pack of 1) Twin-Pack Trays**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX66NY3)

IAMS$15.444.5★4,6113%▲rising

11

![Blue Buffalo True Solutions Weight Control Wet Cat Food for Adult Cats Made with Natural Ingredients Chicken 3-oz. Cans (24 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4188FMhMAjL.jpg) [**Blue Buffalo True Solutions Weight Control Wet Cat Food for Adult Cats Made with Natural Ingredients Chicken 3-oz. Cans (24 Count)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K2F677)

Blue Buffalo$30.564.3★6503%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 11 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zhrp1Ep+L.jpg)**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 6 lb Bag** ROYAL CANIN**$41.63**4.8★1,541 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KOCHHJU) [![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 3 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q2ysukn5L.jpg)**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 3 lb Bag** ROYAL CANIN**$28.31**4.8★1,541 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030E1WMS) [![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413X8skDMsL.jpg)**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 12)** ROYAL CANIN**$27.98**4.5★267 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077YB7FLD) [![Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Variety Pack Entrees in Gravy Wet Cat Food 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nXrnYtfML.jpg)**Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Variety Pack Entrees in Gravy Wet Cat Food 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)** Purina Pro Plan**$44.72**4.7★174 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3R8LSZN) [![Hills Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Wet Cat Food Variety Pack Vegetable & Chicken and Liver & Chicken 2.9 oz. Cans 12-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FLd9+USHL.jpg)**Hills Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Wet Cat Food Variety Pack Vegetable & Chicken and Liver & Chicken 2.9 oz. Cans 12-Pack** Hill's Science Diet**$25.64**4.2★473 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T17XY3S) [![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3166oqcjS1L.jpg)**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Thin Slices in Gravy Cat Food 3 oz (Pack of 24)** ROYAL CANIN**$55.29**4.6★462 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037XGSLW) [![Purina ONE Natural Weight Control Wet Cat Food Ideal Weight Tender Salmon Recipe - (24) 3 oz. Pull-Top Cans](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dSV7cljFL.jpg)**Purina ONE Natural Weight Control Wet Cat Food Ideal Weight Tender Salmon Recipe - (24) 3 oz. Pull-Top Cans** Purina ONE**$30.62**4.3★556 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPMAK2Y) [![Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 14 lb Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zhrp1Ep+L.jpg)**Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Dry Cat Food 14 lb Bag** ROYAL CANIN**$77.07**4.8★1,541 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015W5Y1HK)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**45%

*“Cat approved”*

**Taste-Overall**11%

*“My cats love the taste of the food”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Great Quality Cat Food”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good deal for healthy cats”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“So easy to use”*

**Flavor**6%

*“They love the flavors”*

**Soft Feel**2%

*“definitely this one its his fav plus his fur became so much softer and fuller”*

**Moist/Dry**2%

*“He loves both the wet and dry food, to the point that he'll always eat this stuff before anything else, even his treats”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**1%

*“Very pretty finishing touch”*

**Allergies**1%

*“Hypoallergenic wet food for cats with allergy problems”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**13%

*“My cat does not smell it”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“It is expensive”*

**Flavor**12%

*“And the cat that isn't a fan prefers chicken flavors”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“This is extremely deceptive”*

**Indigestion**9%

*“the most recent shipment has given all three of my cats diarrhea and vomiting”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**4%

*“she wouldn't eat eat”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Slow working for weight loss”*

**Contamination**4%

*“Maggot-Infested Product”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“My cats love this food, however, the cans they come in are very difficult to open”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“stinky and Xtra messy”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Smell32% - Ingredients-Overall9% - Size-Overall9% - Material Quality9% - Value For Money9% - Flavor9% - Escape Proof9% - Water Resistance9% - Leak-Proof5%