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.
A: Pet microchips are not tracking devices and do not work like global positioning devices (GPS). They are radio-frequency identification (RFID) implants that provide permanent ID for your pet. Because they use RFID technology, microchips do not require a power source like a GPS.