How Jinx Pâté & Shreds Help Keep Your Cat Hydrated

You know your cat’s little preferences. The broth they lap up first. The smooth pâté they return to. Finding a meal they enjoy feels good, especially when it can contribute to their daily hydration, too. 

Whether it’s an ordinary evening or a house full of holiday guests, serving a meal your cat enjoys is a familiar way to care for them. Jinx pâtés and shreds are made with bone broth for savory flavor and moisture, with two different textures to explore.

Taste First: Why Bone Broth Matters

A familiar sniff, a first lick, another bite. You notice the small signs that a meal appeals to your cat.

Jinx pâtés and shreds are made with bone broth for savory flavor and moisture. Whether your cat prefers smooth pâté-mousse or tender morsels in broth, choosing a texture they enjoy helps make mealtime a routine you can look forward to together.

 

Why Cat Hydration Starts in the Food Bowl

Fresh water belongs in your cat’s routine every day. Wet food can support hydration through meals, too.

Serving a texture your cat enjoys gives that practical benefit a familiar place in the day. You get to care for them through something you already do: getting their next meal ready.

 

Does Wet Food Hydrate Cats?

Yes. Wet food contributes water to your cat’s diet. The Cornell Feline Health Center identifies canned (wet) food as a dietary source of water and notes that dry food generally contains much less moisture.

The amount varies by recipe and how much your cat eats. Keep fresh drinking water available alongside their meals to ensure maximum hydration.

 

How Much Moisture Is in Jinx Pâté and Shreds?

These percentages are the maximum moisture levels listed in each recipe’s guaranteed analysis, rather than exact measurements of every serving.

All six recipes are made with bone broth. The pâtés list ocean fishes, chicken, or tuna first, while the shreds list bone broth first. Choose between their smooth pâté-mousse texture and tender morsels in broth based on your cat’s preferences.

 

Pâté or Shreds: Which Is Better for Hydration?

Jinx shreds list higher maximum moisture levels than the pâtés. Those figures alone do not establish exactly how much water your cat will consume, so consider both their texture preference and how much they eat. 

Pâté suits cats who like a smooth, even texture they can lick rather than chew. Jinx pâtés have a pâté-mousse texture that holds its shape but spreads easily, which works well for cats who push chunks around or leave pieces behind.

Shreds suit cats who like visible pieces of meat and tend to lap up the broth first. If your cat licks the bowl clean of broth before touching anything else, shreds will feel familiar.

Not sure which camp your cat is in? Jinx makes a variety pack of each, so you can test textures and flavors before settling on a favorite. Some households rotate between the two to keep a selective cat interested.

Simple Ways to Keep Your Cat Hydrated

• Keep fresh, clean water available at all times.

• Make wet food a regular part of the routine, either as the main meal or alongside dry food.

• Pour the bone broth from a can of shreds into the bowl instead of leaving it behind.

• Try a second water bowl in a different room, away from the food bowl.

• Notice changes in your cat's drinking or eating habits, and mention them to your vet.

Signs Your Cat May Need More Fluids

If your cat seems unusually tired, stops eating, or just isn't acting like themselves, call your veterinarian rather than trying to fix it with food alone. Moisture-rich meals are a great everyday habit, but they aren't a substitute for a vet's advice when something seems off.