Kitten Vaccines
Kittens need a series of vaccines, not one visit, because protection builds over several weeks. Petfolk Johns Creek, at Medley in Johns Creek Town Center, sets up the series, tests for feline leukemia before vaccinating for it, and keeps visits calm for small, nervous cats.
Book the first visit at our Johns Creek clinic.
Call (470) 964-6691 or book online. Open 8am–6pm, seven days a week.
When to go to a 24-hour emergency hospital
Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if a kitten stops eating or drinking, has repeated vomiting or diarrhea, struggles to breathe, or seems cold and limp. Kittens can decline quickly.
Mild soreness, sleepiness, or a low appetite for a day after vaccines is common. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet has facial swelling, hives, repeated vomiting, trouble breathing, or collapses within hours of a vaccine.
Petfolk Johns Creek is open 8am to 6pm, seven days a week. We don't provide overnight care, so anything that can't wait until morning belongs at a 24-hour emergency hospital.
The Kitten Series
FVRCP (feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia): every few weeks until 16 to 18 weeks old, with a booster around six months.
Feline leukemia (FeLV): two doses a few weeks apart. Guidelines treat it as core for kittens, because young cats are the most vulnerable.
Rabies: at 12 weeks or older, as Georgia law requires for cats.
The AAHA/AAFP feline vaccination guidelines explain the core vaccines for kittens and why FeLV is recommended for cats under a year old.
Why the Leukemia Test Comes First
A kitten should be tested for FeLV before getting the FeLV vaccine, because the vaccine doesn't help a cat who's already infected. Kittens from shelters, rescues, or outdoor litters are especially worth testing. The test uses a small blood sample.
What Happens at Each Visit
Your kitten is weighed and examined.
Our Gentle Handling team lets your kitten stay in or near the carrier, and uses a towel and treats instead of scruffing.
The vet gives the vaccines that are due and checks for parasites.
You get the next date and a reminder in the Petfolk app.
Leave the carrier out at home a few days before, with a soft towel inside. Kittens who know their carrier travel calmer.
“Loved seeing my kittens and worked with us on most everything. ... 10/10 visit for our new 6 week old kittens”
— Jaxon S., Petfolk client
When Your Kitten May Not Need Every Vaccine
Bring any records from the shelter or breeder; documented doses may not need to be repeated. An adult cat who will live strictly indoors may not need FeLV boosters after the kitten series, which is a conversation for the one-year visit.
What Kitten Vaccines Cost Depend On
How many visits the series takes, based on your kitten's age
The FeLV test and vaccine
Parasite testing, deworming, and flea prevention at the same visits
You'll get an estimate before anything is given. PetfolkCare members get exams covered up to $99 per visit and 10% off vaccines.
Start Your Kitten Right
Book your kitten's first visit at Petfolk Johns Creek or call (470) 964-6691, and leave with the whole series and a leukemia test plan.