Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Veterinary Medicines ranks #622 of 838 by danger score (31/100) at ER-volume #681 of 838 (255/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #622
- danger rank of 838
- #681
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 31/100
- danger score
- 255/yr
- estimated ER visits (avg)
Danger score combines injury volume, hospitalization, fatality, and five-year trend. ER volume is the average annual NEISS estimate alone. Rank 1 is highest on each list.
Where this category's danger score sits nationally
Danger score (31/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
31 Lower than most lower than 74% of 838 product categories
scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value
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Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2024
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 36/100
One verdict blending 4 independently-sourced dimensions from two separate CPSC systems, each benchmarked against all 838 scored product categories by percentile rather than raw value, so no single huge-volume category can dominate the scale.
| Dimension | Value | National percentile | Weight applied | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury severity (hospitalization + fatality blend) | 9 | 71st | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 255 | 16th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | -17% | 40th | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 0 | 0th | 20% | CPSC SaferProducts.gov public incident report count |
Methodology: each dimension is ranked against the full population's p10/p25/p50/p75/p90 breakpoints and interpolated to a 0-100 percentile; the composite is the weighted average of available percentiles. See methodology for the full benchmark table.
Where 5,098 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 1914. Segments sum to 5,098 - a body-map mix, not a danger score or ER-volume rank.
Two danger lenses
Same-group peer scores and this product's dial
The bars compare PlainSafety danger scores inside the Transportation & Substances group (same CPSC NEISS extract). The dial is this product's score alone on the Low/Moderate/High bands. Do not read a peer bar as an ER-visit count.
Transportation & Substances danger scores
How this 31/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for veterinary medicines - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 255 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 9.0% Above median admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend-17%
Band labels compare this category against the corpus of 838 scored CPSC product categories, see the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Across the 20-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2024, injury counts for veterinary medicines are declining by about 17% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2005 (556 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2018 (30 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is poisoning to the all parts body, accounting for approximately 4,907 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by burn, chemical to the eyeball (191 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 5,097 cases over the NEISS window, and females appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 9.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 0 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how veterinary medicines fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2,544 | 2,553 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| All Parts Body | Poisoning | |
| Eyeball | Burn, Chemical |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
2YOM P/W POSSIBLE INGESTION AT HOME, MOM CAME HOME FATHER WAS SLEEPING, MOM FOUND WHITE PASTE AROUND PT'S LIPS, MOM FOUND BOTTLE OF VETERINARY TRAZODONE 100MG TABS, MIXED W/ FATHER'S COLOGNE IN CUP, UNK AMOUNT OF PILLS PREVIOUSLY IN CONTAINER, AS PER MOM PT IS ACTING SLEEPLY, DX:INGESTION OF UNK MEDICATION
2 YOF MOTHER FOUND WITH SYRINGE OF MED FOR CAT 0.6MG BUPRENORPHINE DX INGESTION SUBSTANCE, PT LEFT AMA
2YOF GOT INTO AN OPEN BOTTLE OF THE DOG'S MEDICATION CARPROFEN 100 MILLIGRAMS UNKNOWN HOW MANY WERE TAKEN DX: ACCIDENTAL DRUG INGESTION
12MOF INGESTED THE DOG'S MEDICATION OF PIMOBENDAN 1.25 MILLIGRAMS DX: INGESTION OF A SUBSTANCE
19MOM BROUGHT IN BY MOTHER AND AU PAIR FOR CONCERNS OF FUSSINESS AFTER POTENTIAL INGESTION OF FENBENDAZOLE. MOTHER REPORTS THAT SHE LEFT A TUBE OF THE MEDICINES AND HE PICKED IT UP AND LICKED/ATE THE SMALL AMOUNT OF MEDICINE REMAINING. POTENTIAL TIME OF INGESTION WAS 730 THIS MORNING. DX: ACCIDENTAL INGESTION
2YOF PT'S MOM FOUND PT WITH OPEN BOTTLE OF CAT MEDICATION WITH 1 TABLET RIPPED OPEN AND POWDER ON THE FLOOR DX: INGESTION OF SUBSTANCE #
19MOF CHILD WAS FOUND WITH A OPEN BOTTLE OF PET MEDICATION CARPROFEN, UNKNOWN IF CHILD INGESTED DX: DRUG INGESTION, ACCIDENTAL OR UNINTENTIONAL
16 MOF presents after an accidental ingestion of 25 mg *** that was meant for the dog. Pt is staying with her grandmother while her parents are moving into a new house for several days. The pill was in the bowl for dog food and dog ate the food but left the pillDX: Accidental ingestion of substance
17 MOM PRESENTS WITH POSSIBLE ACCIDENTAL DRUG INGESTION S/P FATHER FOUND PATIENT WITH GABAPENTIN AND TRAZODONE TABLETS IN HIS HANDS AT HOME THAT WERE ON THE FLOOR AND ARE THEIR DOG'S MEDICATIONS. DX: ACCIDENTAL DRUG INGESTION
17MOM ACCIDENTALLY ATE THE DOGS DILTIAZEM DX: INGESTION OF A SUBSTANCE
2 YOF INGESTED AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF DOGS THYROID MEDS ON MONDAY DX ACCIDENTAL INGESTION
2YOM was w/ his grandmother and he ingested x1 capsule of *** flea protection for dogs this afternoon at home. Mom is certain it was only x1 capsule because there were x5 left in the bottle, previously x6. DX: Accidental ingestion
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to veterinary medicines on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Transportation & Substances
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Veterinary Medicines: cross-group products nearest on danger score (31/100), estimated annual ER visits (255/yr), and hospitalization share (9.0%). Same-group neighbours stay in Related Products above.
Similar danger score
Nearest cross-group products by PlainSafety danger score (100-point scale).
Similar ER visit volume
Nearest cross-group products by NEISS estimated annual ER visits.
Similar hospitalization rate
Nearest cross-group products by % of NEISS ER visits resulting in hospital admission.
Related Products in Transportation & Substances
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About this data
CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports form the basis of this page. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments.
According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Veterinary Medicines ranks #622 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #681 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does veterinary medicines rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, veterinary medicines ranks #622 by PlainSafety danger score (31/100) and #681 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (255/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from veterinary medicines?
The most common injury is poisoning to the all parts body, accounting for approximately 4,907 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from veterinary medicines increasing or decreasing?
Down 17% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for veterinary medicines injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 5,097 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by veterinary medicines?
Of all ER visits involving veterinary medicines, approximately 9.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (91.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with veterinary medicines?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
PlainSafety is rendered directly from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall and incident records, no number is typed in by an editor. Product recall timelines and hazard labels are drawn from CPSC recall records for this product. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.