Rabies Vaccine in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that gives rabies vaccines to dogs and cats from about 12 to 16 weeks old. Rabies vaccination is required by law, and Gwinnett County requires a current rabies tag for all cats and dogs.

After the first shot, your pet needs a booster one year later, then every 1 or 3 years depending on the vaccine used. You leave with a signed rabies certificate and a tag.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

Is the rabies vaccine required in Gwinnett County?

Yes. Gwinnett County requires a current rabies tag for all cats and dogs, and says every pet, including indoor pets, should be current on the rabies vaccination. If you're moving into Georgia, state rule 40-13-2-.19 also requires dogs and cats 12 weeks or older entering the state to have proof of a current rabies vaccine.

Peachtree Corners' off-leash dog park near the Town Green asks for a valid license and the vaccinations required by law, and daycares, groomers and boarding kennels will ask for the rabies certificate too.

How often does my pet need a rabies shot?

1. First dose: around 12 to 16 weeks old, or at any age for an adult who has never had one.

2. Second dose: one year after the first.

3. After that: every 1 or 3 years, depending on the product and your pet's history.

Your pet's certificate shows the vaccine, the date and when the next one is due. The team at Petfolk Peachtree Corners can email it to you and to anyone who needs a copy.

Why does an indoor pet need it?

Wild animals around Gwinnett County can carry rabies. The county lists raccoons, foxes, skunks, bats and coyotes among the wild animals that may carry it. Bats can get inside homes and garages, and indoor cats and dogs dart out doors. Once signs of rabies show, there is no treatment, so the vaccine is the protection.

A vaccinated pet is also treated very differently after a bite. Under Gwinnett County's rules, an unvaccinated or undocumented dog or cat can face an isolation period of four months.

If your pet tangles with wildlife

1. Don't touch the wild animal, even if it seems dead.

2. Wear gloves to handle your pet, since saliva can be on the fur.

3. Call Petfolk Peachtree Corners. Your pet may need a rabies booster right away.

4. Report the contact or any bite to Gwinnett County's Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center.

Bring your pet's rabies certificate if you have it. Proof of a current vaccine matters most in that moment.

What does a rabies vaccine cost?

At Petfolk Peachtree Corners, the rabies vaccine is priced separately and is often given during a wellness exam, which starts at $99, or is free with the PetfolkCare Plan, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

A gentle shot

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. The team uses treats and calm holds, and most pets barely notice the shot.

They always follow up and check on my pup after his vaccines and appointments.

Corliss F., Google review

Bites and reactions that need help now

A pet bitten by a wild animal should be seen the same day. Facial swelling, hives or vomiting after a vaccine needs a call to the clinic. Trouble breathing or collapse needs a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Get your pet's rabies shot

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Call (770) 637-0032. For the other core shots, see dog vaccines in Peachtree Corners.

Book a visit at Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners, or see all veterinary services in Peachtree Corners.