How much do puppy shots cost?
Puppy and kitten shots cost $100 to $350 for the first year series in 2026. What changes your price is below.
Puppies need a series of core shots from about 6 to 16 weeks old. Chewy's vet reviewed guide puts each shot at about $20 to $70, and Rover estimates $100 to $300 for a puppy's first year of core shots. Kittens need a similar series; The Pet Advocate puts it at $150 to $350.
Find out what it will cost you
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An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
How much do puppy shots cost per vaccine?
| Rabies, dog | $20 to $70 per shot (Chewy, Aug 2026). |
|---|---|
| DHPP (distemper, parvo and more) | $20 to $50 per shot; puppies need a series of three. |
| Puppy first year, core shots | $100 to $300 (Rover). |
| Rabies, cat | $15 to $30. |
| FVRCP, cat | $20 to $40 per dose. |
| FeLV, cat | $25 to $45 per dose. |
| Kitten series, core | $150 to $350 (The Pet Advocate, Aug 2026). |
What pushes a quote up
| Exam fee | Private vets add $40 to $70 on top. |
|---|---|
| Clinic type | Walk in and shelter clinics cost the least. |
| Optional shots | Bordetella, Lyme and lepto add $20 to $50 each. |
| Location | City clinics cost more. |
| Rabies tag or license | Some towns charge a fee. |
Puppy and kitten shots cost by region
| Lower cost states | $80 to $280. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $100 to $350. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $130 to $450. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Clinics in California and New York charge more than in the South.
How much do puppy shots cost at PetSmart and pet store clinics?
Pet store vet clinics often cost less than a private vet. Banfield, which runs clinics inside many PetSmart stores, was reported by Forbes Advisor at about $35 for DAPP, $30 for Bordetella and $21 for leptospirosis in Florida. Walk in vaccine clinics often skip the exam fee, but also skip the full checkup.
FeeGuides.com is not linked to any store or clinic named here. Prices change and differ by location.
How much does a rabies shot cost for a cat?
About $15 to $30 at many clinics. County and shelter clinics sometimes offer rabies shots free or for $5 to $15. Rabies shots are required by law in most states.
This page is price information, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet which shots your pet needs.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask if the exam fee is extra.
- Ask the price for the full series.
- Ask which shots are core and which are optional.
- Ask about puppy or kitten packages.
- Ask for the vaccine record for daycare and grooming.
Ways to pay less
- Use a low cost or shelter clinic.
- Buy a puppy or kitten package.
- Skip optional shots your pet does not need.
- Watch for county rabies clinics.
- Use a wellness plan if you have one.
Before you decide
Keep the paper or digital record of every shot. Dog daycare, boarders, groomers and many parks ask for proof of rabies and core shots.
About $100 to $350 for the first year series, $20 to $70 a shot. About $15 to $45 a dose; a kitten series runs $150 to $350. About $15 to $30. Often. Walk in clinics can skip the exam fee.Common questions
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