diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/Pet/Pet.cpp b/src/server/game/Entities/Pet/Pet.cpp
index a998afa57..de53dfa7b 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/Pet/Pet.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/Pet/Pet.cpp
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ bool Pet::LoadPetFromDB(Player* owner, uint32 petEntry, uint32 petnumber, bool c
     // Send fake summon spell cast - this is needed for correct cooldown application for spells
     // Example: 46584 - without this cooldown (which should be set always when pet is loaded) isn't set clientside
     /// @todo pets should be summoned from real cast instead of just faking it?
-    if (petInfo->CreatedBySpellId)
+    if (petInfo->CreatedBySpellId && spellInfo && (spellInfo->CategoryRecoveryTime > 0 || spellInfo->RecoveryTime > 0))
     {
         WorldPacket data(SMSG_SPELL_GO, (8 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 2));
         data << owner->GetPackGUID();