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.
Fiction: A microchip is only the first step! You must register your petâs microchip to give your pet the best protection. Register your petâs microchip in a national pet recovery database such as HomeAgain with your contact information, so you can be contacted when your lost pet is found.