1 Hypertension can therefore cause CKD, but having CKD can cause high blood pressure as well. 2  Family history of kidney disease: for example, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which cysts grow in the kidneys, reducing kidney function over time and eventually leading to kidney failure.
Microchips are capsules about the size of a grain of rice that are injected painlessly under a pet's skin as a form of permanent identification. Typical costs: The cost to have a pet microchipped ranges from $25 to $60, depending on the veterinarian and local rates.
Many suppliers of microchips also maintain fee-based registries. They lead you to believe that they sell inexpensive chips, but you must also consider that they have a fee based registry. These commercial registries typically have a low annual fee of $9.95 to $19.99, or up to $49.95 for a lifetime fee.