Silent Heat in Female Cats: A Hidden Risk Every Owner Should Understand Many cat owners believe that a female cat is only in heat when she shows obvious signs such as loud crying, rolling on the floor, lifting her hindquarters, or actively seeking a male. In reality, this is not always the case. Some female cats experience what is known as silent heat, a condition where the cat enters a heat cycle hormonally but shows little to no visible behavioral changes. Silent heat can easily mislead owners