Brushing the teeth too hard

I was brushing peppurr's teeth, and maybe a bit too hard,peppurr's gum was bleeding....I feel so bad now, poor little guy...will he be ok? I brush his teeth like every other day,is it too often?is it bad for the gum?

how old?? has a vet seen the teeth??

he is over 5 months old. I think his teeth are healthy. This is the first time his teeth bleeding

at 5 moths daily brushing is likely too much ... 2-3 times a week for most animals is enough... your baby could be bleeding due to teething also

Their teeth should ideally be brushed every day. Brushing 2-3 times a week may help a little, but not much as plaque hardens within 48 hours, thus making it very difficult to try to brush off. My vet did get me a tip for brushing the cats teeth if they are difficult. The cat/dog toothpastes that you buy are (should be) enzymatic cleaners, therefore they will still clean if you aren't scrubbing the teeth. If you're having a hard time with that tiny kitten mouth just rub the toothpaste over his teeth. Of course, brushing is best, but I guess you can introduce that in a few months when he's more comfortable, and things may be easier.