Puppy 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 puppies their full vaccine series. Most puppies start at 6 to 8 weeks old and get a booster every 3 to 4 weeks until they are about 16 weeks old.

That schedule matters because a puppy's protection from its mother fades at a different time for every puppy. Boosters cover the gap.

Call (678) 539-8441 or book online for your puppy's first visit. Walk-ins are welcome.

When should my puppy get the first shots?

Your puppy should get its first distemper-parvo shot at 6 to 8 weeks old. Across Petfolk, puppies typically start their vaccines with us at about 11 weeks (Oct 2025 to Jun 2026), often because they come home from a breeder or rescue around then. If your puppy is older, Petfolk East Cobb simply starts the series where your puppy is.

A typical puppy schedule

Here is a common plan. The vet adjusts it to your puppy's age and history.

1. 6 to 8 weeks: first DHPP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvo), exam, deworming.

2. 10 to 12 weeks: second DHPP. Lifestyle shots like leptospirosis or Bordetella may start.

3. 14 to 16 weeks: third DHPP and the first rabies vaccine.

4. About 1 year later: boosters for DHPP and rabies.

Across Petfolk, about 8 in 10 puppies who start their series with us come back for at least a second distemper-parvo booster (first dose Oct 2025 to Jun 2026). The last booster is the one that counts most, so put the dates on your calendar.

Is it safe to take my puppy outside before the shots are done?

Your yard is usually fine, but hold off on dog parks, pet stores and busy trails until your puppy has finished the series. Parvo can live in soil for months. That means the dog park at Sweat Mountain Park and the Chattahoochee River trails should wait until the vet at Petfolk East Cobb gives the go-ahead. Puppy classes that check vaccines and clean their floors are a safer early start.

More than shots

Puppy visits at Petfolk East Cobb also cover:

• Deworming, since many puppies are born with roundworms.

• Heartworm, flea and tick prevention, started early because Georgia was among the top ten states for heartworm cases in the American Heartworm Society's 2025 survey.

• A microchip, which can be done at a puppy visit or later during a spay or neuter.

• House training, chewing, crate and feeding questions.

Everyone was patient, answered all our questions on the new puppy.

Jason W., Google review

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. The goal is a puppy who thinks the vet means treats, which makes every visit after easier.

What does the puppy series cost?

Each vaccine 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.

Signs of trouble in a young puppy

Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or a puppy who won't eat and seems flat can mean parvo, especially before the series is done. Call (678) 539-8441 the same day. If your puppy collapses or can't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency on Powers Ferry Common SE in Marietta.

Your first puppy visit

Bring any shot records from the breeder or rescue, a stool sample in a sealed bag and your list of questions. A small bag of the food your puppy eats now helps the vet talk about portions. Plan for about half an hour, and bring a leash or a carrier even for a tiny puppy, since the lobby can be busy. Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - East Cobb Marietta is at 4475 Roswell Rd, Suite 1420, Marietta, GA 30062.

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