Kitten Vaccines in Mansfield, TX, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Mansfield is a vet in Mansfield, TX, that starts kitten vaccines at about 6 to 8 weeks old. Kittens get an FVRCP booster every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, plus rabies by 16 weeks, which Texas law requires for every cat.

The first visits do more than give shots. They are where your kitten learns that the carrier, the car and the exam table are nothing to fear.

Call (817) 241-2355 or book online. Weekend visits are open.

What is the kitten vaccine schedule?

At Petfolk Mansfield, a typical kitten plan looks like this. The vet adjusts it for your kitten's age and history.

1. About 6 to 8 weeks: first FVRCP, a full exam, and a stool check for worms.

2. About 10 to 12 weeks: second FVRCP. FeLV (feline leukemia) starts if your kitten will go outside or live with other cats.

3. About 14 to 16 weeks: third FVRCP, second FeLV if started, and rabies.

4. One year later: boosters, then a longer interval for adult cats.

Across Petfolk clinics, kittens who started their series with us got their first FVRCP at about 10 weeks old, and about 7 in 10 came back for at least a second booster (kittens starting October 2025 to June 2026, followed through October 19, 2026). The second and third shots are the ones that make the protection last, so put them on the calendar before you leave.

Does an indoor kitten need all these shots?

Yes, for the core ones. FVRCP covers viruses that can come in on shoes and hands, and panleukopenia (feline distemper) is hard to kill on surfaces. Texas law requires rabies for every cat by 16 weeks of age, with no indoor exception. FeLV is the one shot that depends most on lifestyle, though many vets give it to all kittens because plans change.

What happens at the first kitten visit?

The vet checks your kitten from nose to tail and looks for the problems young kittens often bring home:

• Roundworms and other intestinal worms

• Fleas and ear mites

• Eye and nose discharge from an upper respiratory infection

• A heart murmur or a hernia at the belly button

You can also ask about litter box setup, food, play biting and when to spay or neuter. Fear Free handling means treats, a soft towel and a slow pace, and the team lets your kitten explore the room first when there's time.

i learned so much about cat health that the multitude of groups and personal research hadn’t covered and everyone who i interact with had so much empathy and compassion.

Sammie L., Google review

How much do kitten visits cost?

A wellness exam at Petfolk Mansfield starts at $99, and it is free with the PetfolkCare plan. Vaccines and tests are added to that. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Found a stray kitten in Mansfield

Kittens turn up under porches and in garages every spring and summer. Bring a found kitten in before it meets your other pets, since strays often carry worms, fleas and ringworm, a fungal skin infection. If you can't keep it, Mansfield Animal Care & Control on S. Wisteria St. takes in strays, and its adoptable pets go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated for rabies.

After the City of Mansfield license

Once your kitten has its rabies shot, you can get its city pet license online with the rabies certificate. The city takes a little off the yearly fee for cats who are spayed or neutered and again for cats with a microchip, so many families pair the license with microchipping in Mansfield.

Signs that can't wait

A kitten who stops eating, vomits repeatedly, has diarrhea with blood or seems cold and limp needs care the same day. Call Petfolk Mansfield at (817) 241-2355. If your kitten is struggling to breathe or won't wake up, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists on U.S. 287 in Mansfield.

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