BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions
DOG WELLNESS SERVICES
Low-Cost Dog Wellness Services in Houston
BARC’s Wellness Center offers affordable preventive care for dogs — including vaccines, testing, microchipping, and parasite prevention.
Appointments are required and can be made online by visiting houstontx.gov/barc/wellnesscenter.html
Core Vaccinations & More
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| DA2PP Vaccine (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza) | $18 |
| Bordetella (Kennel Cough) | $18 |
| Rabies Vaccine | $10 |
| Heartworm Test | $20 |
| Microchip (With life-time registration) | $15 |
| Nail Trim | $5 |
Dog Wellness Packages
Our wellness packages bundle essential services together at a reduced cost, making it easier and more affordable to keep your dog healthy and protected.
| Packages | What's Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | DA2PP, Bordetella, Deworm, Rabies | $45 |
| PREMIUM | DA2PP, Bordetella, Deworm, Rabies, Heartworm Test | $65 |
| ULTIMATE | All Premium services + 1-Year Supply Trifexis | $245–$270* |
Flea, Tick & Parasite Prevention
All listed prices reflect a single monthly dose. Our team can help you choose the most appropriate product for your dog during your appointment.
| Product | Weight / Eligibility | Price (Per One Dose) |
|---|---|---|
| Bravecto (Oral Flea & Tick Prevention) (12 Weeks Protection) |
For dogs over 4.4 lbs and 6 months or older. |
$45 |
| Capstar (Oral Tablet)** | Dogs 2 lbs and up | $5 |
| Dewormer (Oral) | Varies by medication type and weight | $8 - $26 |
| Dewormer (Injectable) | Varies by medication type and weight | $8 – $25 |
**Capstar (nitenpyram) is a fast-acting, oral, over-the-counter medication that kills adult fleas on dogs and cats within 30 minutes to a few hours, but it is not a long-term flea preventative. It only lasts for 24–48 hours, making it ideal for immediate, temporary relief of an infestation rather than continuous protection. Recommendation: Should be used in combination with a monthly, long-lasting flea control product.
Oral Heartworm Prevention
All dogs must have a current heartworm test before starting or continuing prevention. Annual testing helps ensure your dog is heartworm-negative, confirms prevention is working, and keeps your pet safe on the correct medication.
| Heartworm Prevention | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TriHeart Plus (Heartworm + Dewormer) | Weight | Single Dose | 6-Month Supply |
| 0-25 lbs | $4.20 | $25 | |
| 26-50 lbs | $5.85 | $35 | |
| 51-100 lbs | $7.50 | $45 | |
| Trifexis (Heartworm + Flea Prevention) | Weight | Single Dose | 6-Month Supply |
| 5-10 lbs | $18 | $105 | |
| 10-20 lbs | $18 | $108 | |
| 20-40 lbs | $19 | $111 | |
| 40-60 lbs | $19 | $113 | |
| 60-120 lbs | $20 | $117 |
Questions? Contact Us
Phone: 832.395.9084
Email Our Wellness Team:
BARCwellness@houstontx.gov
Visit Us
Location: BARC's Wellness Center is located at 3200 Carr St. Houston TX, 77026, right down the street from the Adoption Center.
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Schedule a Wellness Appointment
Wellness Clinic
Schedule a general wellness visit for your pet at BARC’s Wellness Center. These appointments are for first-time visits and annual care, including core vaccinations, rabies vaccines, heartworm testing, microchipping, flea and heartworm prevention, and other routine preventative services.
Medication Refill
If your pet is an established Wellness Center client, you may be eligible to schedule a convenient pick-up appointment for flea or heartworm prevention without bringing your pet in. Restrictions apply, and both your pet and account must meet eligibility requirements.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify, please check with our team before scheduling by emailing BARCwellness@houstontx.gov.
Foster Clinic
These appointments are reserved exclusively for pets currently in BARC foster care. We are unable to provide services for fosters from other organizations. Foster Clinic appointments are for routine, non-emergency care and are available by appointment only.
Questions? Please email our Foster Team at BARCfoster@houstontx.gov or call 832-395-9076 for guidance.
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Houston, TX 77026
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