Actually, yes, disease cloud was insane aggro in classic. At some point they reduced aggro significantly from disease counters (mainly for slows) and DC got caught in the crossfire. It started a shitstorm on the SK forums and with the devs, and the devs stance was that while the nerf wasnt intended, it was appropriate since a 10 mana level 9 spell being the main aggro gainer was overpowered.
Also, I remember pets tanking extremely well through Kunark and Velious even.
The earth pet would often be a more efficient tank (from a HP standpoint) for a cleric to heal with CH than a warrior or knight.
It seems to me you must have started playing during late Kunark or Velious, not actual classic.
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