Is amazon basics flea and tick for cats profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $39K/yr across 8 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +91.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (53/100).

How competitive is the amazon basics flea and tick for cats niche?

4 brands and 11 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 91% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in amazon basics flea and tick for cats?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Allergies, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.3%.

When does demand for amazon basics flea and tick for cats peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 2.8× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the amazon basics flea and tick for cats niche?

Listings span $13.81–$28.05; the average listing price is $21.21 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 8,388 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

amazon basics flea and tick for cats

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.3%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.3%

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

Avg price

Great$21.21

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Quality gap

Great4.1★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Great+91.8%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Price range

Great$13.81–$28.05

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Conversion

Great9.7%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Review moat

Bad8,387.75

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Market size

Bad$39K

$39K/yr · 19K searches

Competition

Bad91%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, amazon basics flea and tick for cats is a $39K/yr Amazon United States market (19K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 53/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

amazon basics flea and tick for cats market data

Units sold / yr: 2K–3K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $42K–$53K; units × avg price
Launch success: —; 1 of 1 new (360d)
Conversion rate: 9.7%
Avg BSR: #86
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 75%
Sponsored: 75%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 72 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 91% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

4 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

91%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Amazon Basics91%
APEX ANIMAL HEALTH4%
ProElobara3%
Advantage2%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 95 weeks — +91.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

Open Trend

Top amazon basics flea and tick for cats products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count

Amazon Basics$24.004.1★7,231 rev

Amazon Basics Preventative Flea and Tick Topical Treatment for Cats (Over 1.5 lbs) Fast Acting and Long Lasting 6 Count Packaging May Vary

Amazon Basics$20.513.9★24,680 rev

Amazon Basics Topical Flea Treatment for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) 4 Count Packaging May Vary

Amazon Basics$19.644.1★3,363 rev

Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count

Amazon Basics$25.674.1★3,363 rev

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$23.294.1★1,775 rev

Newest

by launch date

Topical Flea and Tick for Large Cats: Waterproof Topical Cat Flea and Tick Fast-Acting & Long-Lasting at Home Control for Cats Over 9 lbs and 8 Weeks or Older 6-Dose Supply

ProElobara$28.05243 rev

5mo ago

Advantage Topical Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats Over 9 lbs. | Apply Flea Drops Monthly | 2 Treatments

Advantage$14.661,767 rev

2y ago

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$23.291,775 rev

2y ago

Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Prevention for Large Cats (Over 9 Pounds) Kills Fleas Within 12 Hours 6 Count

Amazon Basics$24.007,231 rev

3y ago

Amazon Basics Preventative Topical Flea Treatment and Control for Medium Cats (5-9 Pounds) Fast-Acting Kills Fleas Prevents Infestations 6-Count

Amazon Basics$25.673,363 rev

3y ago

What buyers say about amazon basics flea and tick for cats

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

What buyers love

Value For Money37%

“Great value”

Quality-Overall11%

“Excellent product”

Allergies9%

“It doesnt irritate my CAT skin”

Advertised Vs Actual Product8%

“As advertised”

Efficiency6%

“It works great”

Ease Of Use4%

“Easy to use”

Pet Friendly3%

“Pet safe”

Strength2%

“effective”

Scratch Resistance2%

“this morning they arent scratching”

Smell1%

“No odor and easy to apply”

What buyers complain about

Functionality-Overall44%

“Doesn't work”

Allergies14%

“Skin major irritation”

Value For Money7%

“cheaper”

Quality-Overall5%

“Needs better quality control”

Durability5%

“Doesn't last all month”

Indigestion5%

“She also had diarrhea”

Smell4%

“This smells like gasoline”

Pest/Insect Control2%

“Did absolutely nothing for fleas”

Strength1%

“Ineffective”

Advertised Vs Actual Product1%

“Does not work as advertised”

Top return reasons

Functionality-Overall42%

Advertised Vs Actual Product13%

Size-Overall12%

Value For Money9%

Leak-Proof7%

Defective Material/Parts4%

Stale/Rotten/Spoiled2%

Moist/Dry1%

Weight Heavy1%

Product Condition1%

Common questions

Is amazon basics flea and tick for cats profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $39K/yr across 8 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +91.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (53/100).
How competitive is the amazon basics flea and tick for cats niche?: 4 brands and 11 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 91% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in amazon basics flea and tick for cats?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Functionality-Overall, Allergies, Value For Money. The return rate is 0.3%.
When does demand for amazon basics flea and tick for cats peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 2.8× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the amazon basics flea and tick for cats niche?: Listings span $13.81–$28.05; the average listing price is $21.21 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 8,388 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.