Daily Support for Horses After Colic Surgery: What to Feed (and Why It Matters)

💬 Why Post-Surgery Support Is So Important

After colic surgery, your horse’s digestive system needs time (and the right support) to heal. Even with successful treatment, inflammation, irritation, and gut imbalance can linger. The goal during recovery is to keep the system calm, cool, and soothed while gently restoring digestive function.

That’s where natural, anti-inflammatory, and easy-to-digest ingredients come in.

🌿 The Best Supplements for Post-Colic Recovery

1. Healthy Gut: Cooling, Soothing, and Restorative

Our top recommendation for horses recovering from colic surgery is Healthy Gut - a gentle, anti-inflammatory blend that helps cool and soothe the digestive tract while drawing out lingering inflammation.

Supports gut lining recovery

Helps reduce post-surgery irritation

Encourages balanced digestion and nutrient absorption

💡 Tip: We recommend feeding Healthy Gut for at least 3 months post-surgery before transitioning to a maintenance plan.

2. Aloe Vera, Brewers Yeast, and Green Clay: Maintenance Support

Once your horse’s digestion stabilizes, continue supporting long-term gut health with natural maintenance ingredients:

Aloe Vera: Helps soothe and hydrate the gut lining (supports “cooling” recovery)

Brewers Yeast: Provides natural B-vitamins and prebiotic support for microbial balance

Green Clay (Bentonite or French Green Clay): Gently binds toxins, supports pH balance, and maintains a healthy gut barrier

These ingredients are highly bioavailable, meaning they’re easier for your horse’s body to absorb and use effectively.

⚕️ Work With Your Vet & Nutrition Team

Every case of colic is different — impaction, gas, torsion, and displacement each require specific follow-up care. We always recommend a collaborative recovery plan between your veterinary team and our Trisana nutrition specialists to ensure your horse’s diet supports their unique needs.

👉 Book a Consult to customize a post-colic feeding plan.

At Trisana Nutrition, our products are designed for bioavailability and balance... using natural ingredients proven to support healing, inflammation control, and digestive health. We believe in quality over quantity, sourcing only human-grade, Canadian-made ingredients that deliver real results you can see.

🛒 Recommended Products for Colic Recovery

Healthy Gut — cooling, soothing digestive support

Green Clay — binds toxins, supports balance

Aloe Vera Powder — gut lining hydration and repair

Brewers Yeast — prebiotic digestion support