Rabies Vaccine in Vintage Park, Houston, TX, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Vintage Park is a vet in Vintage Park, Houston, that gives the rabies vaccine to dogs and cats and signs the rabies certificate the same day. Texas requires every dog and cat to be vaccinated by 16 weeks of age and kept current.

Rabies is a virus that attacks the brain, and almost no pet or person survives once signs appear. The vaccine is the simple, proven way to protect your pet and your family.

Call (346) 658-0421 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic is open weekends.

What does Texas law require for rabies vaccines?

Texas requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies by 16 weeks of age, then kept current with boosters (25 TAC 169.29). The first shot is followed by a booster within a year. After that, your pet gets a booster every one or three years, depending on the vaccine used.

If you live in unincorporated Harris County, county rules also require a Harris County license and a current rabies vaccine for dogs and cats over three months old, (Harris County Pets). Houston city residents license through the city. Either way, you'll need the rabies certificate from your visit.

Is rabies really a risk in northwest Houston?

Yes. Bats carry rabies across Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services found rabies in 15% of the bats it tested in 2025. That same year, Texas confirmed rabies in 19 cats and 5 dogs.

If an unvaccinated pet tangles with a bat, skunk or raccoon, the rules get much stricter. A vaccinated pet has a far simpler path, and the vet can explain each step.

What happens if my pet bites someone?

Texas requires a dog or cat that bites a person to be quarantined for 10 days, whatever its vaccine status (25 TAC 169.27). A current rabies certificate makes that process smoother and is the first record you'll be asked for. Keep a photo of it on your phone.

What the visit includes

At Petfolk Vintage Park, a rabies vaccine visit includes:

1. A quick exam to make sure your pet is well enough for a shot.

2. The rabies vaccine itself, given under the skin.

3. A signed rabies certificate with the vaccine lot and due date.

4. A reminder for the next booster.

Across Petfolk's Houston-area clinics, about 7 in 10 puppies who started their vaccines with us also got their rabies vaccine with us from October 2025 through September 2026.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. The shot itself takes a second, and the team keeps the rest of the visit calm.

Price was affordable and I love the fear free care protocol.

Wendy W., Google review

How much is a rabies shot at Petfolk Vintage Park?

The rabies vaccine is often given during a wellness exam, which starts at $99 at Petfolk Vintage Park, or is included with a PetfolkCare membership, 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.

Travel paperwork

Planning a road trip or a move to another state? Some vets at Petfolk Vintage Park can issue domestic health certificates in Vintage Park for travel within the US. Call first to check which day a certifying vet is in, and bring the current rabies certificate.

If your pet was exposed

If your pet fought with a wild animal or you find a bat in your home, call Petfolk Vintage Park the same day. Wear gloves and don't touch the wound with bare hands. If your pet is bleeding heavily or struggling to breathe, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Spring Cypress Rd in Spring.

Book a rabies shot

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Vintage Park is at 126 Vintage Park Blvd, Suite D, Houston, TX 77070, in the Vintage Park shopping center. Call (346) 658-0421 or walk in.

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