Fred Self, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Obituaries

Jonirai Wiggins

Jonirai Wiggins, age 23, of Bessemer, went to Heaven on Monday, March 17, 2014. Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:55 am

Lifestyles

Pregnant or not pregnant, that is the question

For many years now, there has been a push to have all pets spayed or neutered. Although a lot of people have taken up the ... Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:00 pm

Lifestyles

Plan now to protect your pet this summer

Every year at this time I feel the need to get up on a soapbox. Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, March 12, 2012 11:54 am

Lifestyles

What happened to winter weather?

If you poll your coworkers and friends to find out how they like the winter, you would probably get several different answers. Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, March 5, 2012 4:31 pm

Lifestyles

Your pet’s accidents could be a medical issue

As humans, we learn early that it is inappropriate to relieve ourselves in the living room. We also learn that urinating in the kitchen is ... Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:56 am

Lifestyles

Vaccinations and their timing

How many of us have worried that our B cells and T cells would not respond aggressively enough to the adjuvant and viral components just ... Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, February 20, 2012 4:52 pm

Lifestyles Features

Will my pet’s wound heal?

The body is a remarkable thing. It is designed to be born and to die. In between, the body is designed to do everything it ... Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, February 13, 2012 1:16 pm

Lifestyles

Your pet’s teeth should not be pink

Dental care is very important. Whether you are a dog, cat, goat, horse or person, teeth are an integral part of your daily life. Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, February 6, 2012 5:01 pm

Lifestyles

Now what do I do?

During the course of a lifetime many problems can occur. If you are unprepared these problems may seem insurmountable. Examples might be a car wreck, ... Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:59 pm

Lifestyles

Diabetes possible in pets

Many people are surprised to hear that their pets suffer from a condition such as diabetes mellitus. Read more

by Dr. Fred Self, Monday, January 23, 2012 4:19 pm

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