Tried the sneak-up-towel to no avail, Sins.:-) This vet finally gave me injectable antibiotics for the other cat. As loving as he is there is no way to get a pill or liquid down his throat.
The Siamese is docile at all times except if you try to pick him up. Never comes out when strangers come until they've been awhile, then sashays back and forth for a back rub.
Siamese used to be temple watchcats in Tibet so they certainly have it in their genes to be fierce!