For ten points, name these common parasites of the arteries of dogs.
These animals are host to an endosymbiotic bacterium named Wolbachia, and when these nematodes infect a host, secondary infection with Wolbachia will occur. Infection with this parasite results in coughing, fatigue, and eventually death from a shutdown of the circulatory system. Even a successfully treated infestation may result in death if the carcasses of these creatures get into the (*) lungs and cause respiratory failure. Infection with this parasite can be prevented with the medicine Ivermectin, which is taken once a month. An existing infection can be treated with immiticide. This parasite is found in Leopards and other cats, but its most notable hosts are Lupines, especially domesticated ones. For ten points, name these common parasites of the arteries of dogs.
These animals are host to an endosymbiotic bacterium named Wolbachia, and when these nematodes infect a host, secondary infection with Wolbachia will occur.
{heartworm}s [accept: {Dirofilaria immitis}]