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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
June 15, 2026
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses equine asthma, including risk factors, diagnostics, treatment and management strategies, and more.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Sleep Deprivation
July 1, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Dr. Amy Polkes helps us understand sleep deprivation and narcolepsy and how they can affect senior horses.
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Does My Horse Have Narcolepsy or Sleep Deprivation?
April 11, 2025
⎯ Amy C. Polkes, DVM, DACVIM
Narcolepsy is rare in horses, but more common is sleep deprivation. This happens when they can't or won't lie down.
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