When she breathes, is it almost like her lungs are breathing twice? Does that make sence???

Basie was recently diagnosed with a mild form of feline asthma and does this.

Ask your vet about that. The only way they could diagnose Basil was with a chest xray and a blood panel ($200 later)...so I would check on the wieght thing first. But this may be an option too.

Please give Bassett some kisses for me. Poor thing.