Adopted dog will not go to the bathroom
I just adopted a obese Maltese. I am working on getting his weight down. He is not eating right now and drinking a minimal amount. Anyway he is not going to the bathroom at all. I walked him three times yesterday and had him have access to outside for a couple hours. When I came home last night he had peed on a carpet mat. I then rubbed his nose and took him outside. He did not go again. And did not go at all this morning or all day. What do I do?
Do you think the adjustment is making this hard for him?
Also any tips for obesity besides cutting down food intake and walks?? He was fed people food from his pervious owner who was poor.