Detection and Classification of Dog Skin Disease using Deep Learning
Naresh Thoutam1, Ishika Mandloi2, Anuja Kumari3, Samruddhi Sonule4, Vrukshali Torawane5
1Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik, India.
2Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik, India.
3Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik, India.
4Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik, India.
5Student, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik, India.
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Abstract - Dogs are beloved pets and loyal companions to millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, dogs can also suffer from a variety of skin diseases that can cause discomfort, pain, and even life-threatening complications. Some dog skin diseases can be transmitted to humans through direct contact. Early detection and treatment of these skin diseases are crucial for the health and well-being of dogs and humans. Our project aims to provide a quick and precise approach to identifying various types of skin diseases in dogs. To expedite the process of identifying and diagnosing infections related to canine interaction, we plan to utilize a machine-learning model. This approach aims to reduce the time and expertise required for accurate and consistent diagnosis, which can otherwise be challenging and time-consuming. Two models, InceptionV3 and MobileNetV2, were utilized and compared in our implementation. In the case of InceptionV3, a training accuracy of 0.99 and a validation accuracy of 0.98 were achieved. For MobileNetV2, we attained a validation accuracy of 96 and a categorical accuracy of 97.
Key Words: Dermatophytosis, zoonosis, image classification, deep learning, Transfer learning, InceptionV3, MobileNetV2, CNN, DNN.