November 15, 2025

Electricity can pose serious risks to animals, leading to injury or death from various sources such as lightning strikes, downed power lines, faulty electrical circuits, and chewing on electrical cords. Small animals are most commonly injured by chewing cords, while larger species are primarily affected by lightning. Electrical injuries can result in cardiac or respiratory arrest, with symptoms that may include sudden death, singe marks, temporary loss of consciousness, and severe muscle cont