worming puppies

http://www.petforumz.com/Worming-pup-ftopict37507.html (Worming a pup.)
Hi, I had a GSP on Sunday at 7 weeks old, I was just wondering whether it is normal for her to go off her food and just sleep after a dose of wormer. She is drinking OK, but has not eaten her 3rd or..
« "Jon Hawkins": She sleeping Did you get the worm tablets from the vet.? Puppies should be weighed for the tablets. As they are positional .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Worming-pup-ftopict28916.html (Worming new pup)
I have been advised by a friend to worm my new pup once a month regardless of symptoms as worms can be passed on to children and can cause blindness, (I have 2 children). Is this excessive and could..
« Hi, If I remember correctly it is once month ...but once every three months after 6 months old. I would go to the vet get your dog weig.. »
« Hi Yes that is very excessive and totally unnecessary. Yes there are some parasites that can be passed to people, particularly young child.. »