HUNDE

HUNDE Pet nutrition that's as unconditionally good as their love for you. HUNDE was founded by Clare Kearney in 2015. Pip is a bloody handful.

HUNDE is borne out of a belief that the food we feed our pets should be as unconditionally good as their love is for us. The intention of HUNDE is to empower people with the tools to make informed choices on behalf of their pets, so they can live long, healthy + happy lives together. The HUNDE range features thoughtfully created balancing blends to ensure that, no matter your circumstances, your p

ets can enjoy the enormous benefits of a homemade, fresh food diet. Clare is an Australian pet nutritionist + writer, specialising in canine and feline nutrition. Clare lives on Bundjalung Country in Northern NSW with her dogs, Tex Perkins and Pip. Tex is a kelpie who likes baths and hates electropop. Clare has studied small animal and natural nutrition at the Holistic Animal Therapy Organisation and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, and has spent the better part of a decade actively educating herself about nutrition and the pet food industry.

Not gonna lie, I don’t enjoy this task. Every day? Multiple times a day?! And I have to feed myself as well???
31/05/2026

Not gonna lie, I don’t enjoy this task. Every day? Multiple times a day?! And I have to feed myself as well???

26/05/2026

As someone who is clinically burnt out and under the care of multiple medial professionals to recover, while also running two companies and being the primary parent to a 3-year-old while neurodivergent, I feel this in my bones.

Your 100% might be someone else’s 75; some days my 100% is 10% of what others have in their tank and ✨SHOCKER✨ the last thing we need is more shame.

I realised about 2 years after I released my meal balancers that they are essentially the accessibility supports I need to be able to continue feeding my dogs a robust fresh food diet, while also keeping up with the high demands of my job and lifestyle (yes, having a kid is a lifestyle choice, I take full responsibility for it).

Not all of us have the same resources, whether that’s financial, capacity, education, emotional intelligence, time, or simply desire - and no amount of shaming people into performing in a certain way is going to change that. Rather than talking down to people who you perceive aren’t doing enough, offer them a hand to pull them up. We’re all doing our best, even when it’s not enough.

My favourite part of this series isn’t even the ridiculous screenshots, it’s the story they tell if you watch the time a...
18/05/2026

My favourite part of this series isn’t even the ridiculous screenshots, it’s the story they tell if you watch the time and battery percentage…

A simple dinner for my two kelpies last night. I’m home alone this weekend, which is usually when I’d make more effort ...
16/05/2026

A simple dinner for my two kelpies last night.

I’m home alone this weekend, which is usually when I’d make more effort to prep my dog’s meals. But I’m in bed sick and it’s raining. I forgot to defrost dog food and didn’t want to go downstairs to the dog freezer because we don’t have internal stairs - I couldn’t even be bothered going outside to get the dog bowls, so they ate out of my favourite hand thrown bowls.

They had a big breaky so it was a small dinner of an egg each from our chooks, half a tin of mackerel in tomato sauce and 1/4 of one of our wild rabbit hide twists.

I didn’t actually buy mackerel in tomato sauce, they swapped it in my click and collect order. But I have no problem feeding these every now and then, because tomato is a good source of the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene should be fed with fat for optimum absorption, so mackerel in tomato sauce is actually a great fit. They do have some sodium, but that’s fine because it’s an essential mineral and my dogs rarely eat added salt, and a bit of sugar but it’s only around 1% so that’s also fine.

I added some rabbit fur twist to each meal because this is a meal that I think would really benefit from some fibre, and fur is a great, species-appropriate source of insoluble fibre for digestive health. This is my favourite way to use our rabbit twists and I probably add fur to meals more often than I offer these as chews - although obviously they are great for that too! They’re huge so you get at least 4 big servings out of a twist.

What’s your go-to cbf meal?

I was supposed to post something yesterday for Mother’s Day and, if I’m honest, I just forgot.But I still want to acknow...
11/05/2026

I was supposed to post something yesterday for Mother’s Day and, if I’m honest, I just forgot.

But I still want to acknowledge Mother’s Day, because I want to acknowledge Motherhood. For those who don’t know me, I’m Clare and I’m the founder of Hunde. I’m also the mother of 3-year-old Sunny, and of course my two dogs, Pip and Tex.

Motherhood changed my life in a way that’s difficult to put into words and I am just now starting to see a version of myself that I recognise re-emerging from the ashes of who I was before. Motherhood isn’t just a set of experiences and responsibilities, it’s a complete demolition and reconstruction of your identity, your values, and your capacity - to think, to feel, to cope, to shower.

For me, Motherhood isn’t just about giving birth or raising human children. Don’t get me wrong, this is absolutely a unique experience that nothing else I’ve ever done compares to (both good and bad), and I couldn’t have imagined the profound impact it would have on my life (both good and bad).

But motherhood is more than a sum of the highs and lows, the love, the frustration, the milestones, the overwhelm, the pride, the chaos, the joy, the tears, the fun, the connection and the sheer desperation for just 5 minutes alone.

To mother is an act, not just an identity. Loving unconditionally, community, empathy, standing up for those without a voice, putting the needs of the vulnerable ahead of your own, listening, comforting, creating a better world - these are all acts of mothering. Whether you mother your children, your pets, your friends, or even your own mother - these acts are, to me, what it is to be a mother.

Most of the people who have mothered me over the last few years haven’t been mothers in the literal sense, and most of them never will be. But they formed a part of my motherhood, and without them I’m not sure I would have survived it.

So to all the Mothers out there, and to all of those who mother, happy Day. Thank you for making the world a kinder, safer, warmer, braver, bolder place.

09/05/2026

It’s Dog Anxiety Week! Frankly, I wish we only got one week as humans, I’m flat out every week over here… Jokes aside, their stress response is just as real as ours. It often shows up as itchy skin (the dreaded “allergies” umbrella), sudden digestive issues (hard relate), or behavioural shifts.

We want to help take the edge off, so for the next 24 hours, use the code CHILL25OFF at checkout, and we’ll slash 25% off these calming essentials 👇🏻

🍄 Old Soul Functional Topper: Contains powerful adaptogenic ‘shrooms proven to help the body naturally “adapt” to stress, while boosting brain health and immunity.

🐇 All Natural Treats: Carefully selected for their nutritional value and enrichment benefits. Chewing releases reward chemicals in your pet’s brain, naturally promoting calm and fighting boredom.

Don’t dilly-dally, this flash sale is only until tomorrow, 10 May at midnight AEST.

Tap the link in our bio to shop now⚡️

07/05/2026

Who doesn’t love mushies?? Weird little guys.

But for real, functional mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and the science behind what they can do for both people and pets is genuinely impressive. These three, in particular, stand out for our dogs and cats:

💪 Maitake is packed with beta-glucans that fortify your pet’s natural defences aka their immune system. It’s also brilliant for supporting healthy blood sugar and pumping the brakes on inflammation.

🌿 Chaga has one of the highest antioxidant levels in the world of whole foods. This is huge for protecting your pet from everyday environmental toxins and oxidative stress (aka ageing).

💡 Lion’s Mane is especially beneficial for ageing pets. The unique compounds in this mushie help stimulate the regeneration of nerves in the peripheral nervous system, something that naturally slows as we age.

These powerful mushrooms are all adaptogens, so named because they help the body “adapt” to stress - be it from physical illness, environmental toxins, or emotional stress. They work with the body’s existing systems to help them roll with the punches and restore balance.

Do you and your pet dig mushies in your meals? 🍄

Our Old Soul functional topper contains these organic ‘shrooms and has been formulated to support cognitive health, modulate the immune system, and fend off oxidative stress. It’s particularly well-suited to older pets, but brings serious oompf to any bowl.

Available on our website, linked in bio 🤸‍♀️

Easter might be over, but we’re keeping the bunnies in our lineup 🐇Our brand new WILD RABBIT LEGS and the crowd-favourit...
23/04/2026

Easter might be over, but we’re keeping the bunnies in our lineup 🐇

Our brand new WILD RABBIT LEGS and the crowd-favourite WILD RABBIT HIDE TWISTS are stacked and ready to roll on our website. Swipe through to see why we’re obsessed with these nutritious, all-natural treats 😍

✌🏻 Hop to the link in our bio to shop

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