**HOPEFULLY** you have seen a vet by now, because if it was blood you have a life-threatening situation and due to the time it takes for these posts to become public on the FML, it is not wise to wait for a response here in a critical situation. Was the Licorice red or black???? If it was black you have major problems. Get to a vet NOW. If it was red, you may just be seeing the "after effects" and it may not be blood. Though blood is still a very *real* posibility. Licorice is NOT HEALTHY for ferrets people!!! I know this incident was likely an accident, but I also know that some give it as a treat. Sure the ferrets like it!! Anitfreeze tastes sweet too, would you give it to your two year old child???!!! Trish [Posted in FML issue 1753]