I also agree with Catty1. If the health of the animals or the kid are in jeopardy (12 cats and 5 dogs??? ) I'd call the SPCA and let them know about it. In my years of rescuing, I've NEVER gone over the single digits. Okay maybe ONCE but that only after Mattie Grace had her babies and only then did I find homes for them.

mrslazarus,

The kitten you're trying to get to eat is the runt of the litter. Is the mama around??? If not, what you might try and do is force feed her with a syringe (without the needle, of course). Just make sure she doesn't aspirate any formula into her lungs. If for some reason the kitten still won't eat, you may have to bring her to the vet. You don't want her to become dehydrated, as that can be fatal to a kitten so young.