On Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:09:07 -0000, Janet > wrote:

>In article >, Brooklyn1
>says...
>
>> They are not going to nurse from an eye dropper or a syringe.
>
> That's the whole point and reason for using a syringe; when the
>animal refuses or is unable to drink or suck, you can (painlessly) slip
>the tip of the syringe into the corner of their mouth and squirt liquid
>straight in, well to the back of the tongue, triggering the swallow
>reflex.

That may be indicated for an older kitten or an adult cat but not for
a nursing kitten. If a nursing kitten won't take food from a bottle
that indicates that something is wrong with the kitten, bring it to a
Vet.