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Ada Sandoval is a content writer for KnowYourDNA. She earned her B.S. in Nursing. After acquiring her nursing license from the Professional Regulation Commission, she pursued a career in content writing and virtual assistance.
She has spent over 10 years writing for various health websites, including nutrition, wellness, and personalized health. Having grown up around cats and dogs, she also writes about pets and how to care for them.
As a KnowYourDNA writer, her goal is to provide readers with accurate and accessible information on pet care and human health.
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