- January 28, 2026
Local Transmission of Canine Leishmaniasis Confirmed in Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – For the first time, scientists have confirmed the local, or autochthonous, transmission of…
- December 3, 2025
Central America’s First Giant Kidney Worm Case Found in Costa Rican Dog
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a landmark discovery with significant implications for animal and public health,…
- November 20, 2025
Costa Rica Confronts Surge in Human-Wildlife Encounters
San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As urban development continues to press against Costa Rica’s world-renowned natural habitats,…
- November 3, 2025
Veterinarians Champion Early Spaying to Prevent Deadly Pet Cancer
San José, Costa Rica — As the pink ribbons of October are put away, a critical health message for pet…

