Category AI Visibility Report
Dog Treats AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈29,810
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Dog Treats across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 29,810 AI queries per month.
- Pupford leads the AI shelf with 8.1% of brand mentions, followed by PureBites (6.8%) and Zuke's (6.3%). The top three hold 21.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “sweet potato dog treats” (top keyword “sweet potato treats for dog”, ~6,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on chewy.com most (18.7% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pupford | 387 | 8.1% |
| 2 | PureBites | 327 | 6.8% |
| 3 | Zuke's | 304 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Purina | 200 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Greenies | 190 | 4% |
| 6 | Fruitables | 170 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Stewart | 164 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Blue Buffalo Baby BLUE | 159 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Wellness | 126 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Whole Life | 117 | 2.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| sweet potato dog treats | ≈8,337 | sweet potato treats for dog | 6,600 |
| dog dental treats | ≈7,580 | dog dental treats | 8,100 |
| dehydrated dog treats | ≈7,286 | dog treats in dehydrator | 5,400 |
| apple dog treats | ≈6,607 | apples for dog treats | 5,400 |
| best dog treats | — | dog treats dog treats | 110,000 |
| peanut butter dog treats | — | peanut butter in dog treats | 5,400 |
| pumpkin dog treats | — | pumpkin dog treats | 6,600 |
| blueberry dog treats | — | dogs blueberries | 18,100 |
| dog treats for puppies | — | puppy training treats | 18,100 |
| dog allergy treats | — | dog allergy treats | 74,000 |
| freeze-dried dog treats | — | dog treats freeze dried | 6,600 |
| dog chews and chewy dog treats | — | dog bone | 27,100 |
| low calorie dog treats | — | dog treats low calorie | 6,600 |
| dog calming treats | — | dog calming treats | 27,100 |
| healthy dog treats | — | healthiest dog treats for dogs | 12,100 |
| dog training treats | — | dog training treats | 110,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| chewy.com | 170 | 18.7% |
| reddit.com | 122 | 13.4% |
| akc.org | 101 | 11.1% |
| petmd.com | 98 | 10.8% |
| vcahospitals.com | 96 | 10.6% |
| vohc.org | 52 | 5.7% |
| vetstreet.com | 42 | 4.6% |
| thesprucepets.com | 36 | 4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for dog treats?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Pupford (8.1%), PureBites (6.8%), Zuke's (6.3%), Purina (4.2%), Greenies (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about dog treats?
GEOly estimates ~29,810 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “sweet potato dog treats”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for dog treats?
The most-cited domains are: chewy.com, reddit.com, akc.org, petmd.com, vcahospitals.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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