5 in 1 means 5 vaccines included in one shot.

The 5 in 1 is DHLPP. Often abbreviated a the "distemper/parvo 5 in 1." It covers: canine Distemper; Hepatitis; Leptospirosis; Parainfluenza; Parvovirus. All are very contagious.

The 6 in 1 is DHLPP-C. It covers the above PLUS Corona virus, also contagious.


Rabies is always a separate shot.

Bortadella (kennel cough) is also given separately.

The web site for the bichon club recommends getting the shots at different visits due the size of the dog. I'm still just getting up to speed on all of this for Sugar. Hmmm, I'll need to find out how my vet bills if I take her in at different times, just for a shot.