A woman who got her first-ever kitten didn't know what she was getting into when her pet turned out to be incredibly clingy, even doing "acrobatics" on her.

While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.

"Never in a million years would I think my video of my kitten Pita would ever get this much attention," Taylor, who gave her first name only, told Newsweek.

In a video shared to Taylor's TikTok account @tayycatlett in November, she speaks to the camera while Pita does what she describes as "figure eights" around her throat, and pushes her head into her face.

She told the camera: "I love her so much but I've never had a cat before. Can someone explain this to me?"

Taylor explained Pita will sleep on her chest or lap, but "why does she do this first?"

"Constantly, just figure eights the whole time," she said as Pita nuzzled into her continuously, before adding she "loves her so much" but doesn't "get the acrobatics."

"So can a cat person tell me what she's doing please?," she asked, and clarified: "For the record, I am not annoyed by this at all, I love her, I think it's cute."

TikTok users loved the clip, which has over 182,000 likes and thousands of comments, with some offering their own explanations as to why Pita does what she does, one writing simply: "She's orange. I hope this helps!"

Another joked: "She's getting her steps in, check her watch," while one wrote Pita "loves and trusts you."

One said "kittens are clingy, enjoy it while it lasts" and another suggested Pita was acting like this because "she's just a baby, she is thinking you're her mommy and wants snuggles."

According to a vet-reviewed article from Catster, there are multiple reasons cats may nuzzle their face into you, the most probable one to show affection and feel closer to you.

They may also be demanding attention or simply saying hello, or, as cats are territorial, marking you with their scent to show you belong to them.

Speaking about how she finally took the leap to get her first cat, she told Newsweek: "I've always grown up with dogs but always wanted a kitten and got Pita spur of the moment one day after months of debating."

She explained the orange kitten, who is now around 11 weeks old, was found with her siblings hiding under a trailer, and Pita was suffering from Feline Panleukopenia.

The disease, caused by the FPV virus, is highly contagious and often fatal, causing diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration and pain — but in Pita's case, "she was rehabilitated and survived."

Now a pampered and beloved pet, Pita has "such a fun personality," Taylor said.

"She is so curious and loves to pick on my dog Loaf. I've had her for 3 weeks now and she's constantly trying to cuddle, has the loudest purr I've ever heard, and is always making biscuits."

Taylor "never expected" her video to go viral, but loves seeing people saying "the sweetest things about her — it's just crazy to see so much attention on this little orange kitten."

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