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.
The chipâs only as big as a grain of rice. Itâs usually implanted in the scruff of your dogâs neck and doesnât cause any pain for your pet. And it only costs around $25 to $50, depending on your vet. Related: The facts about microchipping your dog. I think itâs so much safer than other forms of identification. If your dog gets lost, he might lose his collar and tags; if your dog is stolen, the thief might remove his collar and tags.