Kitten Vaccines in North Hills, Raleigh, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is a vet in North Hills, Raleigh, that gives kittens their first vaccines. Kittens usually start FVRCP at 6 to 8 weeks old and get a booster every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks. Feline leukemia (FeLV) and rabies vaccines are added during the series.

Even an indoor kitten needs this plan. North Carolina requires rabies vaccination for cats over four months old.

Call (984) 983-4900 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome.

What shots does a kitten get, and when?

Here is the usual kitten plan at Petfolk North Hills. The vet adjusts it for your kitten's age and any shots already given.

1. 6 to 8 weeks: exam, first FVRCP (for herpes virus, calicivirus and panleukopenia), deworming and a stool check.

2. 10 to 12 weeks: FVRCP booster and first FeLV vaccine.

3. 14 to 16 weeks: FVRCP booster, FeLV booster and rabies.

4. About one year later: boosters, then an adult schedule.

Across Petfolk, kittens typically get their first FVRCP with us at about 10 weeks old (first dose Oct 2025 to Jun 2026). Many kittens adopted from shelters already have one or two doses, so bring every piece of paper you got.

Should my kitten be tested for FeLV and FIV?

Usually yes, especially for kittens with an unknown start in life. FeLV (feline leukemia virus) and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) can pass from mother cats or from fights. A quick blood test at Petfolk North Hills tells you whether your kitten carries either one, which matters before a new kitten meets other cats at home. The vet will explain timing, since very young kittens sometimes need a retest.

They were so careful with my little animals you could just tell the kittens were very comfortable.

Pat G., Google review

Kitten visits without the stress

Every Petfolk clinic follows Fear Free handling, and kittens learn fast. A good first visit sets up years of easier ones. Tips that help:

• Use a hard-sided carrier with a top opening, and leave it out at home as a bed.

• Bring a towel that smells like home.

• Bring a few treats your kitten already likes.

• Book a time when your kitten is usually calm, not right after a big meal.

The North Hills team handles kittens gently and keeps exams short. Weigh-ins, ear checks and a look at the teeth all happen in small steps, with breaks for treats or play. If your kitten came from a shelter or rescue, such as the Wake County Animal Center at 820 Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh, bring the adoption paperwork. It usually lists any shots, dewormers and tests already given, so nothing is repeated.

What do kitten vaccines cost?

Each kitten visit includes an exam, and a wellness exam at Petfolk North Hills starts at $99. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year, includes wellness exams and gives discounts on routine vaccinations, which helps across several kitten visits. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Finishing the series

Across Petfolk, about 7 in 10 kittens who start their vaccine series with us (69%) come back for at least a second FVRCP booster, and nearly two-thirds (64%) also get their rabies vaccine with us (first dose Oct 2025 to Jun 2026, follow-up through Oct 2026). One shot does not protect a kitten. Book the next visit before you leave.

Kitten visits are also the time to talk about litter box habits, scratching, flea prevention and when to spay or neuter. Across Petfolk, about three in four cats (76%) are spayed or neutered before their first birthday (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026).

If your kitten stops eating, has diarrhea for more than a day or seems weak, call right away. Young kittens get dehydrated quickly. If your kitten is limp, cold or not breathing well, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Paragon Park Road in Raleigh.

See also cat vaccines in North Hills and deworming in North Hills.

Bring your kitten in

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills is at 631 E Six Forks Rd, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609. Call (984) 983-4900 or book online.

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