WELCOME
Horseshoe Mountain
Veterinary Services
Sanpete County, Utah
​Dr. Lynn R. Barton
Call or Text
About
Dr. Lynn R. Barton
Dr. Lynn R. Barton grew up in Northern Utah. He began his career in construction. He returned to Utah State University as a non-traditional student and graduated in 2011. He went on to attend The University of Missouri where he earned his DVM in 2015. He worked in clinics in Central Missouri and Central Utah. He now owns and operates his own small family owned clinic with his wife Becky. For a more comprehensive "About Our Clinic" click below.
Meet 2-D
Dr. B
2-D Dr. B shares veterinary wisdom on social media and he sometimes visits elementary schools with 3-D Dr. B.
​
Dr. Barton believes in sharing animal health education with those around him.
​
Dr. Barton has presented at elementary schools in North Sanpete, North Sanpete High School, Snow College, to FFA clubs in North and South Sanpete, 4-H clubs, and the Central Utah Back Country Horsemen to name a few.
​
Call to schedule him with your organization today.
2-D Dr. B says We've been seeing a lot of animals with imbedded foxtails. Our own Schnitzel has had to have them removed from his fur.
Foxtail weeds are dangerous for animals because their sharp, barbed seeds do not dissolve and can burrow into skin, eyes, ears, noses, and internal organs. They require swift veterinary attention and can be fatal if they migrate to critical areas like the lungs or spine. The seeds are designed to migrate in only one direction and can travel rapidly through tissue.
Things to look out for:
Paws: Burrowing between the toes, causing swelling, limping, and intense licking.
Ears: Working deep into the ear canal, causing the animal to violently shake their head or tilt it to one side.
Nose: Inhaled while sniffing, leading to persistent sneezing, reverse sneezing, snorting, or gagging.
Eyes: Getting lodged under the eyelids, resulting in squinting, rubbing, and severe discharge.
Underbelly/Groin: Latching onto thin skin and armpits, creating painful abscesses. Sometimes the animal needing antibiotics.
Dr. Barton treated a dog once where the foxtail had burrowed into its lungs. The dog did not survive and the foxtail was found upon necropsy.