There is a tentative settlement in the class action lawsuit involving tainted pet food.

A lot of dogs and cats got sick from the food beginning in 2006, which led to a massive recall last year. As many as 1,500 pets may have died from the food.

Pet owners are starting to receive notification of a $24 million settlement.

The settlement is a result of a class action suit against the makers and sellers of the food.

Many animals suffered kidney failure after eating the food that was contaminated with a chemical used in plastics and fertilizers. The tainted food was traced to a plant in China, which is now closed.

According to the settlement, eligible pet owners will be given money to pay for expenses related to animals' illnesses or deaths.

For more information, go to www.petfoodsettlement.com