Indian Journal of Animal Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue: 12

Detection of Skin Lesions in Dogs using Advanced Convolutional Neural Network Technology

1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Applied Studies, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

*Corresponding Author: Jazem Mutared Alanazi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Applied Studies, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Email: ajazem@ksu.edu.sa

Online published on 21 January, 2026.

Abstract

In the field of veterinary medicine, the accurate and timely diagnosis of progressive skin lesions in dogs, remains a critical challenge. Traditional diagnostic approaches are often limited by subjectivity and the need for extensive human expertise. This research utilized advanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) technology to enhance dermatological diagnostic accuracy by filling a gap in the field.

A CNN model was trained to recognize patterns and variations in images of dog skin conditions including hot spots, rashes and sores. The model was trained to classify and distinguish between different progressive skin lesions in dogs with high accuracy, based on images from various internet sources.

The CNN model achieved an impressive 98.4% overall accuracy after training, demonstrating its potential in image classification for diagnosing progressive skin lesions in dogs. This deep-learning approach could significantly improve veterinary dermatology by providing a precise diagnostic tool for canine skin lesions.

Keywords

Accuracy, Convolutional neural network (CNN), Hot spots, Rashes, Skin lesions, Sores