HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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DEMAND for herbal solutions for dogs and cats skin problems is growing and the most sought-after are those with Madre De Cacao extract. More popularly known in the Philippines as “kakawate”, this leafy legume tree is valued for its wide healing properties. Extracts from its leaves, roots and barks are now finding their way in bottles of pet shampoos and conditioners as well as in bars of soap. A quick look at what the market has to offer revealed at least six brands of Madre de Cacao infused pet products. PAPI The Papi herbal soap is made for dogs and cats with skin problems and could use some scrubbing of pure Madre De Cacao soap. A box costs more or less P80. MIAH The Miah dog soap and shampoo ticks (no pun intended) all the boxes when it comes to fighting off pesky ticks and fleas and providing remedy for mange, dandruff, scars, redness, itchy skin, falling hair, bad odor and dog's other stubborn skin problems. The 500ml bottle costs about P150, though some stores sell it for a bit more. BANJO'S Banjo'S Wonder Herbal Soap claims to be an all-natural soap made from herbal extracts that are known to treat various skin diseases like demodectic and sarcoptic mange as well as fungal infection. Aside from Madre De Cacao, Banjo's also contains extracts from guava leaves, akapulko and makabuhay. LORI The makers of Lori makes several variant of their soaps and they have one that contains pure Madre De Cacao. They also added milk and herbs to the mix to condition the dog's coat. The Lori with Madre De Cacao is also made specially for smaller, toy breed dogs. MIAO SOLUTION The newest bath and skin care product in the pet market, Miao Solution comes in three variants -- Wonder Sud, Shampoo to the Rescue and Skin Magic. All products credit their efficacy to the medicinal elements found in Kakawate. MYSTERIOUS MADRE CACAO The Mysterious Madre Cacao (MMC) line of pet products includes not just shampoo and conditioner and soap, they also have cologne. They are supposed to be suitable for both cats and dogs and they are also the most widely available brand we saw in the market. But if you really want to go traditional, you could opt to get fresh kakawate leaves and boil them and use the water as a topical bath solution. The Bureau of Agricultural Research said that aside from its anti-bacterial properties, the Kakawate (Gliricidia sepium) is also an effective mosquito repellant. Farmers grind the Kakawate leaves and apply them where mosquitoes alight. The Kakawate is not edible. It is actually quite poisonous and, for this reason, it is often used as rat bait.
34 Comments
carmelita de jesus
7/21/2015 12:01:37 am
please help me find kakawate leaves....need fo shih tzu dog with skin disease
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MetroPets
7/29/2015 01:50:07 pm
Sorry to hear your dog has skin problem. Unfortunately, we don't know where to find kakawate leaves, or trees for that matter. They say it's easy to find trees anywhere, but we have not had much luck finding one. In the meantime, please try kakawate-based soap or shampoo instead for your dogs?
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Monica
2/6/2016 12:45:57 pm
hey here at phil. there's so many kakawate
Simplykhim Torres
10/12/2015 06:59:27 pm
You may contact us in marsalik1985@gmail.com for madre cacao leaves
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jet
4/18/2018 12:43:47 pm
I have a tree and just a branch its easy to grow. You may also try Ivermectin tablet available at pet store just powderized it and add to food
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10/19/2015 11:25:06 pm
Were can i buy bottled shampoo , the soap and other stuff
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Potz Kie
2/14/2017 05:08:17 pm
You can buy effective Madre de cacao products here
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Niche
11/12/2015 11:21:26 pm
Effective po ba yan may hotspot po mini puddle ko...
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Potz Kie
8/2/2017 03:24:50 am
Yes effective mga products nila. Visit their page
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Marie
12/27/2015 08:13:52 am
Please help me where I can buy Mysterious madero cacao products because my dog has a skin problem..thanks
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MetroPets
12/27/2015 09:48:28 am
Hi Marie. Pls. visit Mysterious Madre Cacao's Facebook page because they list there their outlets and contact numbers.
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1/1/2016 08:32:05 pm
I need to buy madre de cacao products for my dog. Please leg me know where to buy..thank you. Happy new year.
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MetroPets
1/1/2016 11:15:10 pm
Hi Edwin, pls. look in PetExpress or Cartimar petshops. You can also search for the suppliers in Facebook.
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Ba
3/15/2016 05:06:14 pm
Hi.. Can i buy cologne? I have tried the strawberry scent. It is really good. You have powder scent or anything?
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Augie
4/4/2016 01:26:29 am
Where can i buy miah soap, papi soap and the miao solution?
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4/11/2016 05:35:55 pm
hi you order here madre de cacao (kakawate) soap. all natural ingredients.
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Anj
8/4/2016 09:16:24 am
Hello, where can I buy Banjo's herbal soap online? That's what worked for my doberman before who had demodectic mange. She lost all her hair but this soap healed her plus a good diet of course. Thank you.
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Cj boelz
10/28/2016 10:48:39 pm
Check cj boelz at fb it might help
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12/22/2016 07:36:14 pm
Where can i buy the MIAH DOG SOAP? hehe barely need it for my dog.
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MetroPets
12/22/2016 08:36:54 pm
Hi Nicole. We found the Miah dog soap in one of the stores in Cartimar (we didn't take note which store, tho, sorry). But if you visit the area, you will likely find this particular brand there.
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12/22/2016 08:50:55 pm
Im from cebu. Where can i buy a MIAH DOG SOAP here. Do u have any branch to offer that i can go to.
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Cristina garcia
1/11/2017 07:01:31 am
Hi we have homemade products of organic % madre de cacao shampoo and extract.it healed skin problem of our furbabies.
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Thess Galerio
3/20/2017 09:43:37 am
Good day. I would like to inquire where about your product. Where can i order? Thanks
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Claire
3/29/2017 10:38:37 pm
You can buy at Cartimar pet shop in Pasay City.
Jesse
4/4/2017 07:25:01 pm
you can check lazada for madre de cacao shampoo for dogs. I use this one with bundled soap --> http://www.lazada.com.ph/specialized-dog-shampoo-madre-de-cacao-500ml-and-pro-lific-madre-decacao-organic-soap-130grams-8024250.html
Bea
8/26/2017 08:56:16 pm
Im interested
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Holly
9/7/2017 05:44:21 pm
Hi can you please contact me. I am looking for a supplier for organic dog products for a dog hotel. 09360341688. My fb is holly.berry.543
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Potz Kie
2/14/2017 05:10:02 pm
Affordable and premium quality Madre de cacao products for pets are available here in this link https://shopee.ph/sheiyoko
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lea
7/21/2017 02:42:23 pm
anyone who wants to buy kakawate leave, pls. contact 09296416475
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11/19/2017 10:48:35 pm
Try our madre de cacao products soap shampoo ointment all natural ingredients and very affordable. We also sell mdc product sets perfect xmas gift for furparent friends and family too.
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Kai
12/9/2019 01:29:41 am
Are Madre De Cacao products safe for pregnant dogs?
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