Rabies Vaccine
Rabies is the one pet vaccine Georgia law requires, for dogs and cats alike, including indoor cats. Petfolk Johns Creek, at Medley in Johns Creek Town Center, gives first rabies vaccines and boosters and provides the certificate you'll need for boarding, travel, and any bite report.
Book 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
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.
If your pet was bitten by a wild animal or an animal of unknown vaccine status, call the clinic or the Fulton County Board of Health (770-520-7500, option 7) the same day.
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.
What Georgia Law Requires
Georgia's rabies control law requires dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
The first rabies vaccine is given at 12 weeks of age or older.
A booster is due one year after the first dose, no matter which vaccine was used.
After that, boosters follow the vaccine's label, either every year or every three years.
Some Georgia counties require annual rabies vaccination. The clinic will tell you which schedule applies to your pet.
New to Johns Creek?
Georgia requires dogs and cats 12 weeks or older entering the state to have proof of a current rabies vaccination. If you've just moved, bring your previous clinic's signed rabies certificate, not just the tag. The vet can confirm whether it meets Georgia's rules and when the next booster is due.
If your pet's rabies vaccine has lapsed, the booster schedule may restart. That's one reason to book soon after a move.
Why the Certificate Matters
If your pet bites or scratches someone, or tangles with a wild animal, your pet's rabies status decides what happens next. A current, documented vaccine means far less restriction for your pet. Keep the certificate somewhere you can find it; your pet's vaccine history is also in the Petfolk app.
AAHA's canine vaccination guidelines list rabies as a core vaccine for every dog.
What Happens at the Visit
The vet checks your pet's health, since vaccines are given to healthy pets.
The vaccine is a quick injection. Our Gentle Handling team uses treats so most pets barely notice.
You get a signed rabies certificate and a tag.
If other vaccines or prevention are due, the vet will tell you and give an estimate first.
“Awesome doctors they got my baby in and out took their time”
— Torri T., Petfolk client
When You Don't Need a Rabies Vaccine Today
If your pet is current and you have the certificate, there's nothing to do until the next due date. A puppy or kitten under 12 weeks isn't old enough yet. And a pet who is sick should usually wait until recovered; the vet will set a new date.
What the Rabies Vaccine Costs Depends On
Whether it's given at a wellness visit or a separate appointment
The vaccine type (one-year or three-year)
Other vaccines or prevention due at the same visit
You'll get an estimate before anything is given. PetfolkCare members get exams covered up to $99 per visit and 10% off vaccines.
Stay Current, Keep the Proof
Book a rabies vaccine at Petfolk Johns Creek or call (470) 964-6691, and leave with a signed certificate and your next due date.