Is it normal for my cat to have an erection all day?

My cat is 5 months old. I have spotted his penis on a couple occasions, when it protruded while he was washing himself. It always looked really tiny. Today it looks swollen and quite a bit larger, as if it is erect. It's pointing backwards though, and not forwards. Does this mean that he is ready to spray? Or is it a problem? It has been like this all day today! What does it mean, and what should I do?

Ocimom2012-09-04T09:51:02Z

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No - probably means he has an infection or he's blocking. Get him to the vet today. Is he trying to pee a lot or going in and out of the pan very frequently?

?2012-09-04T16:50:56Z

He is telling you he needs to be neutered.
Get him neutered.

?2012-09-04T16:22:54Z

Cut his willy off