Kitten Vaccines in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that gives kittens their first vaccines. Most kittens start FVRCP shots at 6 to 8 weeks old, get boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, and get their first rabies vaccine near the end.

The first visit is also a full checkup, a time to test for common infections and to ask every new-kitten question you have.

Call (463) 208-4426 or book your kitten's first visit online.

When should my kitten have the first visit?

Bring your kitten to Petfolk Fishers within a week or two of coming home, or at 6 to 8 weeks old if they are younger. Kittens from shelters often arrive with one shot done, so bring any paperwork. Across Petfolk, kittens typically start their vaccines with us at about 10 weeks old (first doses Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026).

The kitten shot plan, visit by visit

A common plan at Petfolk Fishers looks like this:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: exam, first FVRCP, deworming, a stool check

2. 10 to 12 weeks: FVRCP booster; FeLV (feline leukemia) first dose if your kitten may go outside

3. 14 to 16 weeks: last FVRCP booster, FeLV booster if started, first rabies vaccine

4. About 1 year: FVRCP and rabies boosters, then an adult schedule

FVRCP covers feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and panleukopenia (feline distemper), the viruses behind most kitten colds and the most serious kitten infection. Across Petfolk, about 7 in 10 kittens who start their series with us (69%) come back for at least a second FVRCP booster. Finishing the series is what gives full protection.

Does my kitten need a rabies shot in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana rule 345 IAC 1-5-2 requires every cat 3 months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies, including cats who live indoors. At Petfolk Fishers, kittens usually get the first rabies shot at 12 to 16 weeks, and a booster one year later.

Should I test my kitten for FeLV and FIV?

Many vets suggest it, especially for kittens from a shelter, a barn or the street, or before a new kitten meets the cats already at home. FeLV and FIV are viruses that weaken a cat's immune system. A quick blood test at Petfolk Fishers can check for both.

Making the vet a normal place

Kittens learn fast. Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic, and the team at Petfolk Fishers uses soft towels, treats and patience so the first visits feel easy.

My cat is so fearful going to the vet, and she was treated with exceptional care (and I was too)!!

Angela K., Google review

At home, practice short carrier trips and gentle paw and ear touches with a treat each time. A kitten who is used to being handled grows into a calmer adult cat at the vet.

What do kitten shots cost?

Each kitten visit at Petfolk Fishers includes an exam, which starts at $99, plus the vaccines and tests due. PetfolkCare, a yearly membership that starts at $199, includes wellness exams for the kitten year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

If your kitten seems sick

Sneezing, goopy eyes, diarrhea or not eating are common in new kittens and worth a same-day sick pet visit at Petfolk Fishers. Kittens can drop in energy fast. If your kitten is cold, limp or can't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Kitten visits in Fishers

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037. Once the kitten series is done, see adult cat vaccines.

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