jack russel, labrador, chihuahua, gummed by an elderly mini schnauzer, staffy, border collie and an old english sheepdog.

All from dogs that were either in the vets (i worked as a saturday assistant for years as a teenager), or at the rescue i volunteer for. The worst was the old english, that required 6 stitches. The dog was in rescue, and so matted, he had severe skin infections, open ulcers, and the worst case of ear mites and ear infections I have ever seen. He had 3 anaesthetics to start treatment but even then until his ears were beginning to clear he had to be held with a dog pole so another person could approach, muzzle him and do his ears, the one holding the pole wasnt paying attention and he got me. The personality change that went through him once his ears were under controll was amazing and he is a beautiful lovely gentle dog now!

I did once see a big powerful mastiff have a go at a vet too, vet was bent down listenig to his heart. Mastiff decided he didnt like it - vet needed 30 stitches and the mastiff was in such extreme heart failure he promptly died after attacking! - very sad for both.

Poorly dogs can be unpredictable and I certainly dont blame an ill dog for its bad behaviour!