About this guide
Madre de cacao (Gliricidia sepium) is a Philippine herbal remedy long used against mange, fleas, ticks, and mites, and it’s now sold as a dedicated dog-soap category across Philippine pet retailers and online marketplaces. Every bar below is a real, currently sold product, priced in Philippine pesos since that’s where this category actually lives.
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The picks, in detail
Our Dog Madre De Cacao Soap & Shampoo Bar (120g)
One of the most widely stocked madre de cacao dog soaps in the Philippines, sold across major pet retail chains as well as online marketplaces.
- 120g bar
- Madre de cacao extract as the primary active ingredient
- Formulated as a combined soap-and-shampoo bar
- Very broad retail availability compared to smaller boutique brands
- Consistent, well-reviewed formulation
- Mid-pack pricing — not the cheapest option on this list
Woof Premium Madre De Cacao Soap (100g)
A budget-friendly entry from the Woof brand, one of the cheapest madre de cacao soaps currently sold while still coming from an established pet-care brand.
- 100g bar
- Madre de cacao base formulation
- Part of Woof’s wider madre de cacao skincare line (soap, shampoo, ointment)
- Lowest price on this list
- Backed by a brand with a full complementary product line if you want a shampoo or ointment to match
- Smaller bar size than most competitors at 100g
Fur Magic Madre de Cacao Dog Soap (108g)
A mid-priced option sold in both Blue and Violet variants, positioned as a straightforward everyday madre de cacao soap bar.
- 108g bar
- Available in Blue and Violet formulations
- Madre de cacao base formulation
- Two scent/formulation variants to choose from
- Solidly priced between the budget and premium options
- Smaller retail footprint than the Our Dog brand
Vethub Madre De Cacao All-Natural Soap (135g)
A vet-supply-channel brand's take on the category, sold in a sweet orange scent variant at a larger 135g bar size.
- 135g bar, larger than most competitors
- Sweet orange scent variant
- Marketed through veterinary-supply retail channels
- Largest bar size on this list for the price
- Vet-channel branding for buyers who prefer that positioning
- Single scent variant compared to brands offering multiple options
Madre De Cacao PH Premium Pet Herbal Soap (135g)
A dedicated "Madre De Cacao PH" branded line sold specifically as a premium pet herbal soap, with a wide price range across resellers.
- 135g bar
- Branded specifically around the Madre De Cacao PH product line
- Part of a wider Madre De Cacao PH pet-care lineup (soap, shampoo, ointment sets)
- Part of a complete matching skincare line if you want shampoo/ointment too
- Widely resold, so it’s easy to find in stock somewhere
- Price varies unusually widely by reseller — compare a few listings before buying
Royal Tail Essentials Madre de Cacao Dog Soap (Tutti Fruitie)
A fruit-scented variant aimed at buyers who want the herbal formulation without the more medicinal smell some competitors have.
- “Tutti Fruitie” scent variant
- Madre de cacao base formulation
- Boutique brand positioning
- Distinct, pleasant scent versus the more clinical smell of some competitors
- Mid-range pricing
- Smaller brand with less retail reach than Our Dog or Woof
Compare any three
| Our Dog Madre De Cacao Soap & Shampoo Bar (120g) | Woof Premium Madre De Cacao Soap (100g) | Fur Magic Madre de Cacao Dog Soap (108g) | |
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| Price | ₱120-₱140 | ₱68 | ₱109 |
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Buying tips
- Madre de cacao is a topical herbal remedy for mange, fleas, ticks, and mites, not a substitute for veterinary treatment of a severe or persistent skin condition — use it as supportive care and see a vet for anything that isn’t improving.
- Bar sizes here range from 100g to 135g — check the gram weight against the price, since the per-gram cost varies more between these than the sticker price alone suggests.
- These brands are sold through Philippine pet retailers and regional online marketplaces rather than being a global product line, so availability and exact pricing will vary more by region than a typical mainstream pet-care brand.
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