Cats are curious, clever, sneaky, and downright funny, which makes them perfect for riddles. Whether you’re looking for easy cat riddles for kids, funny brain breaks for school, or clever riddles for cat lovers, this collection has something for everyone.
These cat riddles are great for:
- Classroom warm-ups
- Family game night
- Car rides
- Quiet time laughs
- Cat lovers of all ages
Let’s paws and begin!
Top 10 Cat Riddles
- Riddle: What animal loves to sit on keyboards and ignore you?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet says “meow,” naps all day, and rules the house?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What has whiskers, sharp claws, and nine lives?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal knocks things off tables for fun?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet sleeps anywhere and anytime?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal purrs when it’s happy?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet thinks it owns you?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal always lands on its feet?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet loves boxes more than toys?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal can turn anything into a scratching post?
Answer: A cat
Free Printable: Riddle Cards
Grab our free Riddles for Kids printable cards—perfect for car rides, brain breaks, family game night, or anytime kids want a challenge. Each card includes a kid-friendly riddle that gets kids thinking, laughing, and problem-solving together.
Easy Cat Riddles for Kids
- Riddle: What animal says “meow”?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet loves milk and naps?
Answer: A kitten - Riddle: What animal chases yarn?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet has soft paws and sharp claws?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal loves sunbeams?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet purrs on your lap?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal climbs curtains?
Answer: A kitten - Riddle: What pet hates baths?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal naps 16 hours a day?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet loves cardboard boxes?
Answer: A cat
Funny Cat Riddles
- Riddle: What do cats eat for breakfast?
Answer: Mice Krispies - Riddle: Why did the cat sit on the computer?
Answer: To keep an eye on the mouse - Riddle: What do cats say when they’re confused?
Answer: “You’ve got to be kitten me!” - Riddle: Why don’t cats play poker in the jungle?
Answer: Too many cheetahs - Riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens?
Answer: A meow-tain - Riddle: Why was the cat a great musician?
Answer: It had perfect purr-itch - Riddle: What kind of cat loves bowling?
Answer: An alley cat - Riddle: Why did the cat bring a ladder?
Answer: To reach the high notes - Riddle: What do cats wear to bed?
Answer: Paw-jamas - Riddle: Why did the cat cross the road?
Answer: To prove it wasn’t chicken
Tricky Cat Riddles
- Riddle: What has claws but never fights, whiskers but never speaks, and rules quietly?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal hears better than it listens?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet disappears when you need it and appears when food does?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What animal can fit anywhere, no matter the size?
Answer: A cat - Riddle: What pet pretends not to care but secretly does?
Answer: A cat
Cat Party & Birthday Riddles
- Riddle: What song do cats sing at parties?
Answer: “Happy Purr-thday” - Riddle: What do cats say on their birthday?
Answer: Happy Meow-thday - Riddle: What kind of cake do cats like?
Answer: Mice cream cake - Riddle: What gift does a cat want most?
Answer: A box
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Cat riddles are a fun, easy way to add laughter to your day, no litter box required. Whether you’re sharing them with kids, students, or fellow cat lovers, these riddles are always a purr-fect choice.
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