Kitten Vaccines in Wake Forest, NC, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Wake Forest is a vet in Wake Forest, NC, that vaccinates kittens from about 6 to 8 weeks old. FVRCP boosters are given every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, with FeLV and rabies added along the way.

Whether your kitten came from a breeder, a shelter or a box on the porch, the first visit sets up the whole first year: shots, deworming, testing and when to spay or neuter.

Call (919) 891-6444 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic is open weekends.

When should my kitten get the first vaccines?

Most kittens start vaccines at Petfolk Wake Forest at 6 to 8 weeks. Across Petfolk, kittens typically get their first FVRCP with us at about 10 weeks old (Oct 2025 to Jun 2026), so starting a little later is normal. The vet will set the plan from whatever age your kitten is now.

What is the kitten vaccine schedule?

A typical first-year plan at Petfolk Wake Forest:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: Exam, first FVRCP, deworming and a stool check.

2. 10 to 12 weeks: Second FVRCP and first FeLV (feline leukemia).

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

4. About one year later: Adult boosters at the yearly exam.

About 7 in 10 kittens who start their series at Petfolk (69%) come back for at least a second FVRCP booster. The full series matters, because early shots can be blocked by the protection a kitten got from its mother.

Does my kitten need FIV and FeLV testing?

Yes, most kittens at Petfolk Wake Forest are tested for FeLV and FIV, two viruses that weaken a cat's immune system. A quick blood test is especially important for strays and for kittens joining a home with other cats. A positive result doesn't always mean the kitten is sick, and the vet will explain what comes next.

Found a tiny kitten

Kittens found in yards and sheds around Wake Forest are often very young, thin or full of fleas and worms. Bring them in early. Very young kittens can't get vaccines yet, but the team can check weight, warmth and hydration and help you with feeding and parasite care. Wake County Animal Services also has a "Found Kittens?" page with local guidance.

We rescued a 7 day old kitten and they have cared so much for our kitten and answered all of our MANY questions with such patience and kindness.

Isaiah B., Google review

Gentle first visits

Fear Free handling at Petfolk Wake Forest keeps a kitten's first visits slow and quiet: soft towels, treats and time to explore the room. Get your kitten used to the carrier now, with a blanket inside and the door open at home.

Rabies, microchips and spay

North Carolina law requires a rabies vaccine for cats over four months old, under G.S. 130A-185, so the rabies shot is timed for the end of the series. Nearly two-thirds of kittens who start their shots at Petfolk (64%) also get their rabies vaccine with us.

Many families add a microchip at the spay or neuter visit. See spay and neuter in Wake Forest and cat vaccines for adult boosters.

What do kitten vaccines cost?

Each kitten visit at Petfolk Wake Forest is priced by the exam, vaccines and tests given that day. A wellness exam starts at $99. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Kitten warning signs

Call the clinic the same day if your kitten stops eating, has diarrhea, sneezes with goopy eyes or seems weak. Tiny kittens get cold and low on sugar fast. If your kitten won't wake up properly or can't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Paragon Park Rd in Raleigh.

Book the first kitten exam

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Wake Forest is at 3600 Rogers Branch Rd, Suite 103, Wake Forest, NC 27587, near Heritage and Rolesville. Bring any shelter or breeder records and a fresh stool sample.

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