The parasitic nematode Eucoleus aerophilus (syn. Capillaria aerophila) affects the respiratory tract of different carnivore species. Infected animals may display minimal respiratory signs to sneezing, wheezing, and chronic dry or moist cough; heavy parasite burdens lead to bronchopneumonia, respiratory failure and may be life-threatening (Traversa D et al, 2011, Parasitol Res, 109: S97-104). Occasionally E. aer...