Kitten Vaccines in East Cobb, Marietta, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - East Cobb Marietta is a vet in East Cobb that gives kittens their first vaccines and checkups. Most kittens start FVRCP shots at 6 to 8 weeks old and get boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks.

A new kitten is a lot of fun and a lot of questions. The first visit is the best time to ask them all.

Call (678) 539-8441 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

When should my kitten get the first shots?

Your kitten should get its first FVRCP vaccine at 6 to 8 weeks old. Across Petfolk, kittens typically start their vaccines with us at about 10 weeks (Oct 2025 to Jun 2026), since many come home from a shelter or a friend's litter around then. Petfolk East Cobb starts the series at whatever age your kitten is.

A common kitten plan

The vet at Petfolk East Cobb adjusts this to your kitten:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: exam, first FVRCP, deworming, and a FeLV/FIV test if your kitten's history is unknown.

2. 10 to 12 weeks: second FVRCP and, for most kittens, the first feline leukemia (FeLV) vaccine.

3. 14 to 16 weeks: third FVRCP, FeLV booster, and the first rabies vaccine.

4. About 1 year later: boosters.

About 7 in 10 kittens who start their series at Petfolk come back for at least a second FVRCP booster (first dose Oct 2025 to Jun 2026). Finishing the series is what gives full protection, so book the next visit before you leave.

Does my kitten need a feline leukemia test?

Yes, if you don't know your kitten's history. Feline leukemia (FeLV) and FIV are viruses that spread between cats and can stay hidden for a long time. A quick blood test at Petfolk East Cobb tells you your kitten's status before it meets other cats in your home. Kittens from a rescue may have been tested already, so bring the paperwork.

What else happens at kitten visits

Kitten visits are about more than shots. Expect the vet to cover:

• Roundworms and hookworms, which are common in kittens, plus a deworming plan.

• Fleas, since one kitten can bring them into the whole house.

• Litter box setup, scratching posts and safe toys.

• The right age to spay or neuter, often around 5 to 6 months.

• A microchip, even for a cat you plan to keep inside.

The Petfolk team at East Cobb were super helpful and understanding for a first time cat parent.

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Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. Gentle first visits help your kitten grow into a cat who is easy to bring to the vet.

Getting your kitten used to the carrier

Leave the carrier open in a room your kitten likes, with a soft towel and a few treats inside. Short car rides that end at home, not at the vet, help too. Kittens learn fast, and a calm carrier now makes every trip easier for years.

What do kitten vaccines cost?

Each vaccine and test is priced on its own, plus the exam. A wellness exam at Petfolk East Cobb starts at $99, or is included with a PetfolkCare membership, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

When a kitten needs help fast

Kittens get sick quickly. A kitten who stops eating, has diarrhea for more than a day or seems weak should be seen the same day. If your kitten collapses or has trouble breathing, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency on Powers Ferry Common SE in Marietta.

Bring your kitten in

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - East Cobb Marietta is at 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1420, Marietta, GA 30062. Bring any shelter records and a fresh stool sample. Call (678) 539-8441 to book.

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