The laser completely bypasses your pet and goes straight for your items! It transforms your Life Mage Amulet into a Dust!
WHAAAT?! I didn't even know that I had an Amulet in my inventory, must have missed the Random Event or something.. D;
/sob
It's best to keep your inventory clear or locked safely for that reason when you zap, haha! I suggest moving stuff into a shop or gallery where I think they'll be untouchable by random events or zaps.