Climate change is fueling a rise in heartworms among dogs, cats in the Pacific NorthwestBy April Ehrlich (OPB)April 29, 2024 8:52 p.m. Updated: June 10, 2024 5:23 p.m.Heartworm disease is more prevalent in warmer southern states, but it’s becoming more common in Oregon and Washington as temperatures rise📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up