diff --git a/zone/spell_effects.cpp b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
index a99d60084..e218a5bd7 100644
--- a/zone/spell_effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
@@ -4688,8 +4688,8 @@ void Mob::BuffFadeBySlot(int slot, bool iRecalcBonuses, bool suppress, uint32 su
 			client->QueuePacket(action_packet);
 			safe_delete(action_packet);
 			client->ReapplyBuff(slot, true);
-		} else {
-			// Reapply visual/state effects for non-client mobs (pets, NPCs, bots)
+		} else if (IsPet() && GetOwner() && GetOwner()->IsClient()) {
+			// Reapply visual/state effects for client pets only
 			if (!IsValidSpell(buffs[slot].spellid))
 				return;
 			const auto& spell = spells[buffs[slot].spellid];