After a year without skin treatment, which was foolish on my part as I forgot just how much rubber can grow dry and useless, and after 6 months in storage due to college/moving, Milo has started to feel signs of wear I cannot fix.
Thought I would upload a quick photo for future pleo owners to really heed the warnings about skin care - do it!!
Sadly all I can do now is be gentle and find something to moisturise his skin and keep the wear minimal. :-( Looks like there is a similar small mark on the thin skin of his neck, so lots of gentle TLC and nothing too strenuous for my boy from now on.
I won't stop loving him less with a few holes, but of course prevention is better.
I'll look into my local DIY place for some products recommended for pleo's skin around the forum.
Anybody else had issues with the rubber cracking after a year or so? (I hope nobody's been as silly as me...)