Canine pyometra: Early recognition and diagnosis. Although this uterine disorder typically affects adult dogs, it can occur in intact female dogs of any age. Because of its nonspecific clinical signs, it may be overlooked until severe. Here's what you need to know to identify pyometra as early as possible.
Confidence votes 98. Costa Rica is in Central America, a part of North America. It does, however, border Panama, so it is closer to mainland South America than to Mexico and mainland North America.
Costa Rica, Oasis of Tranquility. DreamPictures/The Image Bank/Getty Images Costa Rica has had by far the most peaceful history of the nations of Central America. In a region known for wars, Costa Rica has no army. In a region known for corruption, the president of Costa Rica is a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Costa Rica encourages foreign investment and it is an island of relative prosperity in Central America.