Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital

Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital is committed to offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art health care to your horse in a caring and compassionate environment.
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(816) 779-0100 Equine exclusive Veterinary Hospital
Scheduled appointments Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Emergency availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. (816) 779-0100 (Regular and emergency hours number)

We are gearing up for another WINDY day. Per Dr. Askew’s advice, our staff was sure to put fly masks on their horses dur...
03/18/2025

We are gearing up for another WINDY day. Per Dr. Askew’s advice, our staff was sure to put fly masks on their horses during chores this morning- and you should too. Implementation of a fly mask on windy days can help to prevent corneal ulcers. A quality fly mask can help with:
👀Protecting eyes from foreign bodies or injury
👀 Harmful UV rays- especially on horses with non pigmented or “pink” skin
👀 Obviously- from irritation from insects

While we would love to see you, a scheduled visit is always preferred over an emergency visit! Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees

03/14/2025

Heading out with your horse this weekend? Check out these tips on how you can keep your horse’s stomach safe by preventing gastric ulcers!
Our favorite things are:
🐎 Hay bags and nibble nets
🐎 Ulcergard Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health
🐎Outlast by Purina Horse Feed

Worried your horse might already be experiencing gastric ulcers? Our hospital has a portable gastroscope and can come to your barn for an appointment. Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees

🐎 Equine Education Day 2025 🐎Join us for our FREE education event! 🌟Discussions with WFEH staff and guest speakers ASAR...
03/11/2025

🐎 Equine Education Day 2025 🐎
Join us for our FREE education event!
🌟Discussions with WFEH staff and guest speakers ASAR Training and Response
🌟Free door prizes
🌟Raffle with proceeds donated to HorsePower Experiential Learning Program
🌟Vendor booths from industry professionals 🌟Free lunch provided
☎️ RSVP to (816) 779-0100 or [email protected]

HUGE thank you to our friends at for allowing the WFEH staff to join in this morning’s hunt. It was great getting to se...
03/08/2025

HUGE thank you to our friends at for allowing the WFEH staff to join in this morning’s hunt. It was great getting to see some of our amazing clients and patients in action. Our staff had a wonderful time. If you have ever considered joining we strongly recommend it! Everyone was so welcoming and inclusive.

Update: They are back up and we are looking into carrier pigeons for a more reliable option going forward! Our phone lin...
03/03/2025

Update: They are back up and we are looking into carrier pigeons for a more reliable option going forward!

Our phone line is currently down, again. If you have an emergency or need to reach us, please call 816-306-2095. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience!

🍀💩Don’t rely on good luck when choosing your horse’s dewormer this year. F***l egg counts are the best tool to establish...
03/01/2025

🍀💩Don’t rely on good luck when choosing your horse’s dewormer this year. F***l egg counts are the best tool to establish your horse’s shedding status and implement the appropriate dewormer at the correct timing. Overuse of deworming products leads to parasitic resistance; which can render the limited FDA approved products that we have less effective.

With the Imagyst System we ensure that the results are accurate and consistent. The one of a kind AI technology, when tested for sensitivity and accuracy against a board certified parasitologist was GREATER than 99%.

This month receive $5 off your horse’s f***l egg count when you schedule your vaccination appointment. Our doctors will customized a deworming plan tailored to your horse’s needs based on their shedding status. Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees

☣️Biosecurity scenario: You leave the farm for a show and at the show grounds there are open stalls where horses are tou...
02/26/2025

☣️Biosecurity scenario: You leave the farm for a show and at the show grounds there are open stalls where horses are touching noses while stalled. They also reach out and touch other horses as they walk by. Spectators are allowed back in the stall areas and they walk through, petting and touching each horse that greets them. The show grounds have water hoses available for you to use, and when you fill each bucket you drop the hose in to the bottom so you don’t have to hold it while it fills. They also have water troughs filled that anyone can let their drink horse from. You have a great show and when you return home you turn your horse back out into the pasture with his retired buddies that don’t travel.

How many biosecurity risks did you count in that one show weekend? An overwhelming number? Biosecurity at your barn is something you must stay ever vigilant about. Annual exams are a great time to discuss your particular biosecurity risk and situation for your barn. The University of Guelph Equine Guelph has a helpful personalized biosecurity risk calculator that you can access at the link below. Still overwhelmed? Reach out! We have multiple resources and are always happy to help! https://thehorseportal.ca/biosecurity-risk-calculator-tool/personalized-biosecurity-risk-calculator/?utm_source=All+DVMs+including+international_Jan+2025&utm_campaign=f7324916d5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_15_06_56_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ab128857e4-f7324916d5-641865208

🦠 Why You Should Vaccinate Your Horses for Rabies 🐴Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system of m...
02/25/2025

🦠 Why You Should Vaccinate Your Horses for Rabies 🐴

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including horses. It’s essential to protect your horse from this fatal disease with proper vaccination. Here’s why:

Rabies Exposure
Rabies is transmitted through the bite or saliva of infected animals like raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes. Horses are particularly at risk if they have outdoor access, as they might encounter wildlife carrying the virus. But we have all seen those species seek shelter in barns as well. Rabies can also be transferred from animal to human. In 2024 there were 12 confirmed positive cases in Missouri and 31 in Kansas.

Symptoms to Watch For
Infected horses may display:
• Behavioral changes (aggression or fear)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Uncoordinated movements
• Paralysis
• Seizures

Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal. There is no cure, which makes prevention through vaccination crucial. It is one of the most effective and affordable vaccines available.

Prevention
The only way to prevent rabies is through vaccination. Rabies vaccines should be administered annually by your veterinarian. In the event of suspected exposure, immediate veterinary attention is needed to assess risk.

Protect your horse, protect your community. Vaccination is the best defense against rabies, and it’s safe, simple, and life-saving.
Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees
Video credit: mr.shankar0216

🌟 Protect your horse with ® Colic Coverage®! 🌟 For ~$1,000-2,000 annually your horse can qualify to be reimbursed up to...
02/21/2025

🌟 Protect your horse with ® Colic Coverage®! 🌟

For ~$1,000-2,000 annually your horse can qualify to be reimbursed up to **$15,000** for colic surgery costs! 🐴💰

Qualifying expenses include pre operative care, emergency non elective surgery (limited to the digestive tract), and post operative care. All services must be provided at a veterinary surgical facility.

How to enroll:
1️⃣ Complete the easy online application for your horse. Use our hospitals code WFE to enroll in our direct dispense program! Ask us how to get free shipping on your first order!
2️⃣ Order qualifying Platinum Performance® supplements and set up auto-shipment. (Coverage starts after 56 days!)
3️⃣ Contact Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital to keep up with the wellness requirements, including annual dental exams, vaccinations, and a deworming protocol.

If your horse ever needs colic surgery, you can rest easy knowing Platinum has you covered. 🙌

🔗 https://www.platinumperformance.com/horses/platinumcoliccoverage.html
📞 Call 800-553-2400 for more info!

Haleigh will be answering the phones remotely today and the office will remain closed as many employees are still unable...
02/19/2025

Haleigh will be answering the phones remotely today and the office will remain closed as many employees are still unable to safely make it in. If you need an appointment, prescription filled, or need to pick up anything today give us a call. As always, we are available for emergencies. Thank you for understanding and stay warm! 🥶

It’s time for the Annual WFEH Valentine’s Day Box contest! We need you to vote! Comment your favorite below! 1. Bringing...
02/14/2025

It’s time for the Annual WFEH Valentine’s Day Box contest! We need you to vote! Comment your favorite below!
1. Bringing You LOADS of Love: Morganne and her trailer box, complete with shavings and slants!
2. I’m Yours, No Returns: Haleigh
3. Love Is Blooming and recycling your Trader Joe’s bag is caring: Shaylee
4. You’re a kick a$$ Valentine, because we are all huge fans of long ears, short tails, and a good pun: Ivy
5. Don’t be “lame” and there is nothing lame about that leg bandage: Deb
6. I dig you Valentine Armadillo: Chloe
7. You’re all I “knead”: Sydney and Holmes the clinic cat.

Sorrels are red, roans can be blue, we are wishing a happy Valentine’s Day to you! Morganne designed these WFEH valentin...
02/13/2025

Sorrels are red, roans can be blue, we are wishing a happy Valentine’s Day to you! Morganne designed these WFEH valentines cards that we are happy to share if you are still in need of some. Text your name and email to 816-779-0100 or comment below and we will send you a FREE pdf version to print! 😍🥰

We are receiving calls and emails regarding the and education event asking if there is still time to RSVP. At this tim...
02/11/2025

We are receiving calls and emails regarding the and education event asking if there is still time to RSVP. At this time all seats are reserved. You can email [email protected] to be added to a wait list.

If you missed out on this event, you can still attend our eduction day on April 12th. Be sure to save the date. Formal flyer will be available soon!

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 📣 You asked and we heard-bring back the annual equine education days! We are proud to announce that ou...
02/10/2025

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 📣

You asked and we heard-bring back the annual equine education days! We are proud to announce that our hospital will host our Annual Equine Education Event on April 12, 2025 at the Thompson Barn Event Venue in Lenexa, KS. If it is your first time attending, this FREE event will include: informative equine lectures, door prizes, booths from industry professionals, and lunch provided! Formal flyer to follow!

You may have heard about the animals that have accurately predicted the Super Bowl winner for an incredible amount of co...
02/09/2025

You may have heard about the animals that have accurately predicted the Super Bowl winner for an incredible amount of consecutive years. Well, this is Bella. She has never predicted a Super Bowl winner and she only has one eye. But even with one eye, Bella can see that the Chiefs will win the game today!

If you would like to ensure your horse can see as well as Bella can out of her remaining eye, call or click the link to schedule an equine eye exam with Dr. Askew today! https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees

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21215 S Peculiar Drive PO Box 425
Peculiar, MO
64078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18167790100

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Heading out with your horse this weekend? Check out these tips on how you can keep your horse’s stomach safe by preventing gastric ulcers!
Heading out with your horse this weekend? Check out these tips on how you can keep your horse’s stomach safe by preventing gastric ulcers!

Heading out with your horse this weekend? Check out these tips on how you can keep your horse’s stomach safe by preventing gastric ulcers! Our favorite things are: 🐎 Hay bags and nibble nets 🐎 Ulcergard Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health 🐎Outlast by Purina Horse Feed Worried your horse might already be experiencing gastric ulcers? Our hospital has a portable gastroscope and can come to your barn for an appointment. Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #wfeh #equinevet #kansascity #horses

🤕 It can be easy to find yourself relaxed during an appointment when you trust your vet, tech, and horse together. While it is our goal for you to be as comfortable as possible during your appointment- it is important to remember that accidents can happen quickly. Check out these tips to keep your equine professionals, your horse, and yourself safe! Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #wfeh #equinevet #kansascity #horses

🥶 It might be too cold to ride today but grooming and making sure your horse is desensitized so they are prepared for their spring visit can be a great cold weather activity. Mia, Ivy, and Jack discuss how to do that here. Being cooped up inside today is a great time to make sure your horse is scheduled for their annual visit! Call or click to schedule today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #wfeh #equinevet #kansascity #horses

Your horse might tell you they want free access to grain, all the treats on the planet, and don’t need checkups but we all know that’s not true. 😂 Wellness exams are a great way to provide early detection of health issues, catch up on any questions or concerns you have about your horse’s health, and to ensure you have a valid veterinary client patient relationship! Check out what a wellness exam entails and benefits of it in this article from The Horse: https://thehorse.com/185613/equine-wellness-exams-101/ When you schedule vaccines with our hospital your horse receives a thorough annual wellness check. Call us or click the link to schedule your horse for their annual visit today: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #wfeh #equinevet #kansascity #horses

February is Dental Month at WFEH! Like Mia said, when you schedule a float this month you can take $15 off at the farm or $25 off when you haul in! Dental care is vital for your horse’s health to prevent issues like: 🦷 Weight loss and behavior issues 🦷Colic 🦷Choke Read more about the importance of dental care in this article from USU: https://extension.usu.edu/equine/research/equine-dental-care To take advantage of this month’s discount and get your horse the quality care they need call or click the link to schedule: https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #wfeh #equinevet #kansascity #horses

How can we help with your 2025 horse goals?
How can we help with your 2025 horse goals?

We are almost done with January. Have you stayed committed to your New Year’s resolutions? Our staff has. How can we help you meet your horse goals in 2025? Call our hospital or click the link to schedule today! https://practices.allydvm.com/online-booking?practice=wilhitefrees #horsedocs #aaevt #AAEP #twitchoftruth #equinevet #veterinarian

#twitchoftruth Winter Weather Tips! #wfeh #equinevet #equinetech #aaephorsedocs #equestrian #horse #kansascity

On today’s #TwitchOfTruth find out what each teammate’s favorite appointment or procedure is to do! #twitchoftruth #wfeh #equinevet #equinetech #aaep #aaephorsedocs #horse #horsevets #equestrian #kansascity

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