diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index 68ab8c68940c..d1b0827413b5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -167,11 +167,13 @@ obj/effect/proc_holder/swipe
 	for(L in range(0,T))
 		playsound(T, 'sound/magic/demon_attack1.ogg', 80, 5, -1)
 		if(isanimal(L))
-			L.adjustBruteLoss(60)
 			if(L.stat != DEAD)
+				L.adjustBruteLoss(60)
 				caller.adjustBruteLoss(-13)
 				caller.adjustFireLoss(-13)
 				caller.adjustToxLoss(-13)
+				if(L.stat == DEAD)
+					to_chat(caller, span_notice("You kill [L], healing yourself more!"))
 			if(L.stat == DEAD)
 				L.gib()
 				to_chat(caller, span_notice("You're able to consume the body entirely!"))